Black Sea lower infralittoral rock, with significant cover of sciaphilic algae
Description (English)
Rocky habitat in the lower infralittoral zone characterised by low light conditions. Sciaphilic algae dominate this habitat where they form significant cover on the rocks. Characteristic species include Phyllophora crispa, Apoglossum ruscifolium, Gelidium spinosum, Zanardinia typus, Polysiphonia elongata, Antithamniom cruciatum, Lomentaria clavellosa, Nereia filiformis, Ectocarpus spp., encrusting algae (Hildenbrandia spp., Lithothamnion spp., Lithophyllum spp.) and the gastropod Gibbula sp.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code MB14C |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
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Vegetation types
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Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A3.3 | Atlantic and Mediterranean low energy infralittoral rock | narrower |
European Red List of Habitats | BLSA3.3z | Pontic lower infralittoral rock, with significant cover of sciaphilic algae | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A3.3 | Atlantic and Mediterranean low energy infralittoral rock | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.3 | Low energy infralittoral rock | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.3 | Infralittoral rock sheltered from wave action and currents and tidal streams | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.3 | Infralittoral rock sheltered from wave action and currents and tidal streams | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | A3.3 | Infralittoral rock sheltered from wave action or tidal currents | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | A3.3 | Sheltered infralittoral rock | same | |
MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | SIR | Sheltered infralittoral rock | same | |
MNCR BioMar 96.7 (Britain & Ireland) | SIR | same |