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Coral (BMC_11)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: bmc_11.ttl

Name

coral

Attribute

BMC Bottom Material Type

Definition

A usually hard calcareous substance secreted by many marine polyps as an external skeleton for support and habitation.

Description

Occurs in both single specimens and extensive accumulations. A similar substance may be produced by other lime-secreting marine organisms.

Accepted

2013-10-18

Allowed for

• BA040 Tidal Water
• BH030 Ditch
• BH190 Lagoon
• BH191 Channel
• BH250 Shallow Water Area

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.