Facies with Pollicipes cornucopiae
English name:
Facies with Pollicipes cornucopiae
Description (English)
This facies is very rare in Mediterranean. The characteristic species is the Cirriped (Barnacle) Pollicipes pollicipes (Pollicipes cornucopiae), living on rocky walls in areas with pure waters exposed to extremely rough waves.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A1.142 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Pollicipes pollicipes
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Pollicipes pollicipes | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | II.4.2.5. | Facies with Pollicipes cornucopiae | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 4.2.3. | Intertidal flats | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A1.142 | Facies with Pollicipes cornucopiae | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A1.142 | Facies with Pollicipes cornucopiae | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A1.142 | Facies with Pollicipes cornucopiae | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A1.142 | Facies with Pollicipes cornucopiae | same |
