Terrestrial underground caves, cave systems, passages and waterbodies
Description (English)
Natural caves, cave systems, underground waters and subterranean interstitial spaces. Caves and their associated waters harbour varied, but paucispecific, communities of animals, fungi and algae that are restricted to them (troglobiont organisms), or are physiologically and ecologically capable of conducting their entire life cycle within them (troglophile organisms), or are dependent on them for part of the life cycle (subtroglophile organisms). Underground waters not associated with caves (stygon) and interstitial spaces harbour distinctive faunas.
Source:
EUNIS habitat classification
Interpretation Manual of the habitats targeted by Resolution No. 4
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code H1 |
|---|---|
| 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
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 200112 | 65 | Caves | same |
| Phase 1 habitat classification (UK) 1993 | I1 | Natural rock exposure | overlap |
| Biodiversity Broad Habitat Classification (UK) | 16 | Inland rock | wider |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 1.4 | Eaux souterraines | narrower |
| Milieux Naturels de Suisse 1998 | 3.5 | Grottes et cavernes obscures | narrower |
| Biotopes of the Czech Republic 2001 | S3 | JESKYNĚ (Caves) | same |
| Biotopes of Slovakia 1996 | 1140000 | Priepast | n/a |
| Biotopes of Slovakia 1996 | 1100000 | Jaskynný útvar | n/a |
| Biotopes of Slovakia 1996 | 1110000 | Skalný previs výklenok (abri) | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | H1 | Terrestrial underground caves, cave systems, passages and waterbodies | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | H1 | Terrestrial underground caves, cave systems, passages and waterbodies | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | H1 | Terrestrial underground caves, cave systems, passages and waterbodies | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | H1 | Terrestrial underground caves, cave systems, passages and waterbodies | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | H1 | Terrestrial underground caves, cave systems and water bodies | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | H1 | Terrestrial underground caves, cave systems and water bodies | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 65 | Part of Caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 65 | Part of Caves | same |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 65 | same | |
| Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1993 | 65 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1991 | 65 | same | |
| CORINE Biotopes Classification 1989 | 65 | same |
