Mediterranean and Pontic communities of infralittoral algae moderately exposed to wave action
English name:
Mediterranean and Pontic communities of infralittoral algae moderately exposed to wave action
Description (English)
This community is characterised by the presence of many photophilic algae covering hard bottoms in moderately exposed areas.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A3.23 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A3) |
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
| Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - consolidated version 01/01/2007 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Reefs | 1170 | Narrower | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
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 | A3.23 | Mediterranean communities of infralittoral algae moderately exposed to wave action | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A3.25 | Mediterranean communities of infralittoral algae moderately exposed to wave action | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A3.25 | Communities of infralittoral algae moderately exposed to wave action | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A3.25 | Biocenosis of infralittoral algae moderately exposed to wave action | same |
