Parameter: HABITAT_COMPLEXITY

Master parameters information
Short Name:
 sample_descrip
Short Description:
 sample description
Official Name:
 sample_descrip
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

text description of sample collected

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
HABITAT_COMPLEXITY
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Datatype: 
String
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Whether a species adds to the complexity of the habitat in which it is found, for example by introducing complex structures by its body form or by aggregating. This trait is taken from sFDVent, and has five modalities. "Does not add habitat complexity" indicates the species does not add complexity to its habitat. "Mat forming (<10 cm)" indicates this species forms mat-like habitat, less than 10 centimeters in height or depth, and flat in appearance. "Bed forming (>10 cm)" indicates this species forms bed-like habitat, which is higher or deeper than 10 centimeters, and more undulated in appearance than mat. It adds relief to the environment. "Open bush forming" indicates this species forms an open, penetrable habitat with a bush-like appearance. "Dense bush forming" indicates this species forms bush-like habitat that would be difficult to penetrate or observe fauna living within