Mediterranean submerged fucoids, green or red seaweeds on full salinity infralittoral rock
English name:
Mediterranean submerged fucoids, green or red seaweeds on full salinity infralittoral rock
Description (English)
This community is characterised by the presence of many photophilic algae covering hard bottoms in exposed areas with normal or high salinity.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A3.33 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A3) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | III.6.1. | Biocenosis of infralittoral algae | wider |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A3.33 | Mediterranean submerged fucoids, green or red seaweeds on full salinity infralittoral rock | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.34 | Communities of infralittoral algae sheltered from wave action | narrower |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.34 | Communities of infralittoral algae sheltered from wave action | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.34 | Biocenosis of infralittoral algae sheltered from wave action | same |
