Mediterranean coralligenous communities sheltered from hydrodynamic action
English name:
Mediterranean coralligenous communities sheltered from hydrodynamic action
Description (English)
Coralligenous concretions are found on rock faces or on rocks where calcareous algae can build biogenic constructions. These communities are present in the Mediterranean on hard rocky and/or biogenic substrata at 10 - 100 metres depth with low hydrodynamic action.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A4.32 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 11.251 | Corallogenic concretions | wider |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.3.1. | Coralligenous biocenosis | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.32 | Mediterranean coralligenous communities sheltered from hydrodynamic action | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.73 | Mediterranean coralligenous communities sheltered from hydrodynamic action | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.73 | Coralligenous communities sheltered from hydrodynamic action | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.73 | Coralligenous biocenosis sheltered from hydrodynamic action | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 11.251 | Corallogenic concretions | wider |
