Barren Tethyan lava flows
English name:
Barren Tethyan lava flows
Description (English)
Lava flows, fields, dykes, necks, domes, cones of the volcanoes of the Mediterranean Basin and of western Asia, unvegetated, occupied by usually discontinuous communities dominated by algae, lichens, notably Stereocaulon vesubianum, or mosses, sometimes colonized by very sparse vascular plants.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code H6.243 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (H6) |
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 | 66.331 | Barren Tethyan lava flows | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 3.3.3. | Sparsely vegetated areas | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | H6.243 | Barren Tethyan lava flows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | H6.243 | Barren Tethyan lava flows | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | H6.243 | Barren Tethyan lava flows | same |
