MC1-51F - Faciès à Anthipatella subpinnata et algues rouges éparses

Facies with Anthipatella subpinnata and sparse red algae

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

This facies, characterised by the colonial black coral Antipathella subpinnata, occurs on hard bottoms with different sedimentation rate and relatively dim light, generally observed on subhorizontal faces of large boulders, from 50m depth.

Bibliography

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