Algal bioconcretion with Lithophyllum frondosum and Halimeda tuna
English name:
Algal bioconcretion with Lithophyllum frondosum and Halimeda tuna
Description (English)
This association characterised by the red encrusting alga Lithophyllum strictaeforme (Lithophyllum frondosum) and the green alga Halimeda tuna is present on coralligenous horizontal formations developing within sedimentary beds affected by sea bottom currents.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A4.267 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A4) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.3.1.7. | Algal bioconcretion with Lithophyllum frondosum and Halimeda tuna | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.267 | Algal bioconcretion with Lithophyllum frondosum and Halimeda tuna | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.6A7 | Algal bioconcretion with Lithophyllum frondosum and Halimeda tuna | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.6A7 | Algal bioconcretion with Lithophyllum frondosum and Halimeda tuna | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.6A7 | Algal bioconcretion with Lithophyllum frondosum and Halimeda tuna | same |
