MC5-51 - Biocénose des sables grossiers et fins graviers sous influence des courants de fond en Méditerranée

Biocenosis of Mediterranean coarse sands and fine gravels under the influence of bottom curents

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

Most commonly found at depths between 3-4m and 20-25m, but locally down to 75m and related more to hydrodynamics (strong currents) than light penetration. The habitat supports a rich mesofauna including foraminifera, nematodes, Copepods and Platyhelminthes.

Bibliography

European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity 2022. EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022 including crosswalks. Table Excel. (Source)