Association with Fucus virsoides
English name:
Association with Fucus virsoides
Description (English)
The characteristic species of this association is the brown alga Fucus virsoides. When present, this assemblage occupies the entire mediolittoral zone. Its presence is related to significant tides and relatively cool, unsalted, eutrophic waters and it is peculiar to areas with these characteristics.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A1.316 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Algae
Fucus virsoides
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Fucus virsoides | Algae |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | II.4.2.7. | Association with Fucus virsoides | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 4.2.3. | Intertidal flats | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A1.316 | Association with Fucus virsoides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A1.317 | Association with Fucus virsoides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A1.317 | Association with Fucus virsoides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A1.317 | Association with Fucus virsoides | same |
