Facies with Eunicella cavolinii

English name: Facies with Eunicella cavolinii

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by the high density of colonies of the gorgonian (sea-fan) Eunicella cavolinii.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A4.269
Bern Convention Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A4)

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 IV.3.1.10. Facies with Eunicella cavolinii 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 A4.269 Facies with Eunicella cavolinii same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A3.6A9 Facies with Eunicella cavolinii same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A3.6A9 Facies with Eunicella cavolinii same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A3.6A9 Facies with Eunicella cavolinii same
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