Caves and overhangs with Parazoanthus axinellae
English name:
Caves and overhangs with Parazoanthus axinellae
Description (English)
This facies, characterised by the colonial sea anemone Parazoanthus axinellae, occurs on hard bottoms affected by very rough water and relatively dim light. Found attached to rocks and sponges in open coast rocky habitats, it is often observed on vertical faces or beneath overhangs, at 6-100m depth.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A4.712 |
|---|---|
| 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
Invertebrates
Parazoanthus axinellae
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Parazoanthus axinellae | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.3.2.1. | Facies with Parazoanthus axinellae | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.712 | Caves and overhangs with Parazoanthus axinellae | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.B12 | Facies with Parazoanthus axinellae | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.B12 | Facies with Parazoanthus axinellae | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.812 | Facies with Parazoanthus axinellae | same |
