Black sea seagrass meadows on moderately exposed upper infralittoral clean sands
Description (English)
Seagrass meadows on clean sands in the upper infralittoral zone at depths between 0.2 to 3m and a low silt content of 5-10%. The dominant seagrass species is Zostera noltei, which may form monospecific or mixed meadows with Zostera marina, Ruppia maritima, R cirrhosa and Zannichellia pedicellata. Red and green algae may also be present.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code MB547 |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
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Vegetation types
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Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Zostera marina | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.53 | Sublittoral seagrass beds | narrower |
European Red List of Habitats | BLSA5.5z | Seagrass meadows in Pontic moderately exposed upper infralittoral clean sands | same |