Facies with Vermetids

Description (English)

Vermetids are sessile gastropods which develop near the middle level of the sea. These organisms, associated with the Neogoniolithon brassica-florida calcareous algae, build up organogenous formations in three shapes:
- The cornice or rim form: below the middle level of the sea on a subvertical rocky slope. In the north-western Mediterranean, these formations are covered with the Neogoniolithon brassica-florida and Lithophyllum byssoides calcareous algae.
- The atoll form: observed in the eastern Mediterranean (Israel and Crete), and in the Bermudas. These are rounded structures, depressed in the centre.
- The

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code MB151?
Relation to Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites)

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Algae Lithophyllum byssoides
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Lithophyllum byssoides Algae

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) A3.133 Facies with Vermetus spp. same
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A3.133 Facies with Vermetus spp. same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A3.133 Facies with Vermetus spp. same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A3.133 Facies with Vermetus spp. same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A3.133 Facies with Vermetus spp. same
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