Tilefish Burrow (Geoform Type)

Component: Geoform

Unique Identifier: 188

Geoform Origin	Biogenic
Geoform	Burrows/Bioturbation
Geoform Type	Tilefish Burrow

Description

Definition

Burrows formed by the Tilefish (sp.). These can be up to 3 meters wide and 1 - 2 meters deep. In some areas, the density of these burrows can be over 1,000 per square kilometer, thus significantly altering the benthos.