Association with Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides
English name:
Association with Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides
Description (English)
This facies is characterised by presence of the brown algae Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides. It is possible to find this association on seabottoms exposed to high currents (e.g. Strait of Messina, Strait of Alboran, etc.)
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A3.234 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Algae
Cystoseira tamariscifolia
Algae
Saccorhiza polyschides
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cystoseira tamariscifolia | Algae | |
| Saccorhiza polyschides | Algae |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | III.6.1.10. | Association with Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A3.234 | Association with Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.254 | Association with Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.254 | Association with Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.254 | Association with Cystoseira tamariscifolia and Saccorhiza polyschides | same |
