Coralligenous platforms
English name:
Coralligenous platforms
Description (English)
These are coralligenous horizontal formations developing within sedimentary beds subject to currents, at up to at least 100 metres depth in clear waters.These formations are not usually built on rock substrata but result from the active development of constructor organisms (e.g. calcified algae, hard-skeleton invertebrates) from scattered elements on loose beds, shells, stones, and graves.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A4.26D |
|---|---|
| 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
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.3.1.15. | Coralligenous platforms | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.26D | Coralligenous platforms | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.6AD | Coralligenous platforms | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.6AD | Coralligenous platforms | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.6AD | Coralligenous platforms | same |
