Association with Laminaria ochroleuca
Description (English)
This association characterised by the brown alga Laminaria ochroleuca occurs on hard or detritic substrata composed by sparse rocks located at 30 - 100 metres depth in areas affected by strong currents and the Atlantic influx (e.g. Strait of Messina, Sea of Alboran, Algerian coasts). Stipes that can be 6 meters high and fronds in wide blades that can form a continuous canopy; densities of the order of one adult per 2 square meters or more. The substratum population is sciaphilous, with the substrata and spikes heavily covered in calcareous algae, sponges, bryozoans and ascidians. The three-dimensional development of this kelp offers habitats to a diversified fish fauna.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code MC1518 |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
Vegetation types
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Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Laminaria ochroleuca | Algae |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A4.268 | Association with Laminaria ochroleuca | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A4.268 | Association with Laminaria ochroleuca | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.6A8 | Association with Laminaria ochroleuca | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.6A8 | Association with Laminaria ochroleuca | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.6A8 | Association with Laminaria ochroleuca | same |