Overgrazing facies with incrustant algaes and sea urchins

English name: Overgrazing facies with incrustant algaes and sea urchins

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by a low coverage of algae due to grazing by sea urchins.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A3.131
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A3)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Not available

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 III.6.1.1. Overgrazing facies with incrustant algaes and sea urchins 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 A3.131 Overgrazing facies with incrustant algaes and sea urchins same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A3.131 Overgrazing facies with incrustant algaes and sea urchins same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A3.131 Overgrazing facies with incrustant algaes and sea urchins same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A3.131 Overgrazing facies with incrustant algaes and sea urchins same
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