Floating vegetation of saline and brackish waters
English name:
Floating vegetation of saline and brackish waters
Description (English)
Rooted or non-rooted floating vegetation of saline waters dominated by aquatic vascular plants (macrophytes) whose leaves float on the water surface. The most important of these are represented by the species of genus Lemna, Wolffia, Callitriche and Ranunculus sect. Batrachium.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code C1.53 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (C1.5) |
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 | 5.1.2. | Water bodies | n/a |
History
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