Facies with Ophiura texturata

English name: Facies with Ophiura texturata

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by the high abundance of the Echinoderm Ophiura texturata.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A5.461
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A5)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Invertebrates Ophiura texturata
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Ophiura texturata Invertebrates

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 IV.2.2.8. Facies with Ophiura texturata 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 A5.467 Facies with Ophiura texturata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A4.457 Facies with Ophiura texturata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A4.457 Facies with Ophiura texturata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A4.4A8 Facies with Ophiura texturata same
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