Facies with Astroides calycularis

English name: Facies with Astroides calycularis

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by the madreporian Astroides calycularis and is typical of the western Mediterranean pre-coralligenous zone.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A3.23I
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

Invertebrates Astroides calycularis
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Astroides calycularis Invertebrates

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 III.6.1.31. Facies with Astroides calycularis 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 A3.23I Facies with Astroides calycularis same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A3.25I Facies with Astroides calycularis same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A3.25I Facies with Astroides calycularis same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A3.25I Facies with Astroides calycularis same
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