Ecomorphosis of "barrier-reef" Posidonia oceanica meadows
English name:
Ecomorphosis of "barrier-reef" Posidonia oceanica meadows
Description (English)
This ecomorphosis can be found in Posidonia oceanica beds present in sheltered bays. The vertical growth of the rhizomes leads to the raising of the mat, thus enabling the meadow to reach the surface.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.5352 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Flowering Plants
Posidonia oceanica
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Posidonia oceanica | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | III.5.1.2. | Ecomorphosis of "barrier-reef" (Posidonia oceanica) meadows | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.5352 | Ecomorphosis of "barrier-reef" Posidonia oceanica meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.5612 | Ecomorphosis of "barrier-reef" Posidonia oceanica meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.5612 | Ecomorphosis of "barrier-reef" Posidonia oceanica meadows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.612 | Ecomorphosis of "barrier-reef" Posidonia oceanica meadows | same |
