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Concept: [Hiatella arctica] and seaweeds on vertical limestone / chalk in the eunishabitats vocabulary
| Concept URI | http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A3.217 |
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| Preferred label | [Hiatella arctica] and seaweeds on vertical limestone / chalk |
| Definition | This biotope is found in the infralittoral zone on moderately exposed vertical limestone/chalk surfaces in weak tidal streams, and has been recorded most frequently between 0-10m. This biotope is characterised by abundant [Hiatella arctica] and a rich sponge community including [Cliona celata], [Dysidea fragilis] and [Pachymatisma johnstonia]. Other species that may be frequent in this biotope are the crab [Necora puber], the sea squirt [Clavelina lepadiformis], and the top shell [Calliostoma zizyphinum], although these species are found in other vertical rock biotopes, however in lesser abundance. Situation: Shallow rocky coasts with vertical limestone faces. |
| Notation | A3.217 |
| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2014-01-31 |
| Accepted Date | 2014-01-31 |
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