Temporary inland saline and brackish waters
Description (English)
Shallow temporary saline and brackish waters, in which communities may develop which often form two layers. The main species are Ranunculus trichophyllus, Najas minor, Najas marina and Ceratophyllum demersum.
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code C1.66 |
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Bern Convention | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Ceratophyllum demersum | Flowering Plants | |
Najas marina | Flowering Plants | |
Najas minor | Flowering Plants | |
Ranunculus trichophyllus | Flowering Plants |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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CORINE Land Cover | 5.1.2. | Water bodies | not defined |
HELCOM Baltic Sea Marine and Coastal Biotopes 1998 | 04.03.01 | Temporary pools: brackish pools | same |
Ramsar Wetland Types | R | Seasonal/intermittent saline/brackish/alkaline lakes and flats | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | C1.66 | Temporary inland saline and brackish waters | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | C1.66 | Temporary inland saline and brackish waters | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | C1.66 | Temporary inland saline and brackish waters | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | C1.66 | Temporary inland saline and brackish waters | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | C1.26 | Temporary inland saline and brackish waters | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | B2.3 | Temporary inland saline and brackish waters | same |