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Concept: [Laminaria digitata] on moderately exposed sublittoral fringe rock in the eunishabitats vocabulary

Concept URI http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A3.211
Preferred label [Laminaria digitata] on moderately exposed sublittoral fringe rock
Definition Exposed to moderately exposed sublittoral fringe rock characterised by the kelp [Laminaria digitata] with coralline crusts covering the rock beneath the kelp canopy. Foliose red seaweeds such as [Palmaria palmata, Membranoptera alata, Chondrus crispus] and [Mastocarpus stellatus] are often present along with the calcareous [Corallina officinalis]. The brown seaweed [Fucus serratus] and the green seaweeds [Cladophora rupestris] and [Ulva lactuca] can be present as well. The sponge [Halichondria panicea] can be found among the kelp holdfasts or underneath overhangs. Also present on the rock are the tube-building polychaete [Pomatoceros triqueter], the gastropods [Patella vulgata] and [Gibbula cineraria]. The bryozoan [Electra pilosa] can form colonies on especially [C. crispus, M. stellatus] and [F. serratus] while the hydroid [Dynanema pumila] are more common on the kelp. Three variants of this biotope are described: [L. digitata] forest on rocky shores (Ldig.Ldig). [L. digitata] on boulder shores (Ldig.Bo) and soft rock supporting [L. digitata], such as the chalk found in south-east England (Ldig.Pid). For [L. digitata] in sheltered, tide-swept conditions see LdigT.
Notation A3.211
Status Valid
Status Modified 2014-01-31
Accepted Date 2014-01-31
Not Accepted Date
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