Mud flat habitat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017878",
  "term": "Mud flat habitat",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Mud Flat Habitat",
  "definition": "Intertidal mudflats or subtidal substrate containing organic material and particles smaller in size than sand. These areas of loose, unconsolidated substrate generally lack rooted vegetation, but may provide appropriate habitat for shellfish beds.",
  "subject": "Natural environments",
  "references": [
    "EPA Habitat Categories/Habitat Protection at http://www.epa.gov/owow_keep/estuaries/pivot/habitat/habtype.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/mud-flat-habitat/"
}