Association with Cystoseira zosteroides
English name:
Association with Cystoseira zosteroides
Description (English)
This association is characterised by the high abundance of the brown alga Cystoseira zosteroides. The association can include in its higher levels both sciaphilous and photophilous species such as the brown algae Phyllariopsis brevipes, Arthrocladia villosa, and others.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A4.261 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A4) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Algae
Cystoseira zosteroides
Algae
Phyllariopsis brevipes
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Cystoseira zosteroides | Algae | |
| Phyllariopsis brevipes | Algae |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.3.1.1. | Association with Cystoseira zosteroides | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.261 | Association with Cystoseira zosteroides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.6A1 | Association with Cystoseira zosteroides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.6A1 | Association with Cystoseira zosteroides | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.6A1 | Association with Cystoseira zosteroides | same |
