Coquina Sand (Substrate Group)

Component: Substrate

Unique Identifier: 348

Substrate Origin	Biogenic Substrate
Substrate Class	Shell Substrate
Substrate Subclass	Shell Sand
Substrate Group	Coquina Sand

Description

Definition

Shell Sand that is primarily composed of broken down Coquina shells; this Sand has a characteristic orange color. Living clams may or may not be present; this is described in the BC.