Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves
English name:
Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves
Description (English)
Deoxygenated, relatively warm caves, with atmospheres rich in carbon dioxide and sulphur vapour or methane and hydrogen sulfide, harbouring relict thermophile faunas of highly distinctive troglobiont and stygobiont invertebrates.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code H1.234 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (H1) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 65.44 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | source |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 3.5 | Grottes et cavernes obscures | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | H1.234 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | H1.234 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | H1.234 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | H1.234 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | H1.234 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | H1.214 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 65.44 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 65.44 | Troglobiont invertebrate sulphur caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 65.44 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 65.44 | same |
