MF3-211 - Colonies isolées de Solenosmilia variabilis sur sédiment grossier du bathyal inférieur en Atlantique

Discrete Solenosmilia variabilis colonies on Atlantic lower bathyal coarse sediment

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

This biotope is a deeper variant of discrete Lophelia pertusa colonies where L. pertusa is replaced by Solenosmilia variabilis occuring on coral rubble. The same assemblage was recorded on rock but associated species are likely to differ. Characterising species listed refer to all discrete Solenosmilia variabilis assemblages not just those found associated with the zone and substrate specified in this biotope.

Bibliography

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