Mediterranean lower bathyal Lophelia pertusa reefs

Facies of the framework-building coral Lophelia pertusa, accompanied by the solitary coral Desmophyllum dianthus, antipatharians (Leiopathes), octocorals (the calcified gorgonacean Corallium rubrum) and yellow corals (Dendrophyllia). Serpulids, cirripeds such as the large barnacle Pachylasma giganteum, bivalves, sponges and gastropods which feed on corals contribute to the richness of these assemblages.

Código Eunis 2021: MF1511