Mediterranean and Pontic Association with Cystoseira crinita

English name: Mediterranean and Pontic Association with Cystoseira crinita

Description (English)

This association is characterised by the brown alga Cystoseira crinita, living in pure, rough waters with strong luminosity.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A3.23A
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A3)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Algae Cystoseira crinita
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Cystoseira crinita Algae

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 III.6.1.16. Association with Cystoseira crinita source
CORINE Land Cover 5.2.3. Sea and ocean n/a
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A3.23A Association with Cystoseira crinita same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A3.25A Association with Cystoseira crinita same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A3.25A Association with Cystoseira crinita same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A3.25A Association with Cystoseira crinita same
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