Gravelly beach and shingle pioneer communities
English name:
Gravelly beach and shingle pioneer communities
Description (English)
Gravelly beaches can host pioneer communities of the class Ammophiletea consisting mainly of geophytes and hemicryptophytes, e.g. the association Agropyro juncei-Sporoboletum pungentis and the alliance Medicagini marinae-Triplachnion nitensis. They may sporadically be inundated by sea water during storms.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code B2.34 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (B2.3) |
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 | 3.3.1. | Beaches, dunes, and sand plains | n/a |
History
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