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Concept: [Ascophyllum nodosum] and epiphytic sponges and ascidians on variable salinity infralittoral rock in the eunishabitats vocabulary
| Concept URI | http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A3.342 |
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| Preferred label | [Ascophyllum nodosum] and epiphytic sponges and ascidians on variable salinity infralittoral rock |
| Definition | Dense subtidal stands of [Ascophyllum nodosum], heavily epiphytised by sponges and ascidians in lagoon-like habitats. The wracks [Fucus vesiculosus] and [Fucus serratus] can be present along with the brown seaweed [Chorda filum] and the red seaweed [Polyides rotundus]. The crab [Carcinus maenas] can be present between the [A. nodosum] holdfasts along with the shrimps Mysidae. Situation: Nearby rock often supports similar biotopes of submerged fucoids and green seaweeds (FChoG). Slightly deeper rock often supports [Laminaria saccharina] (Lsac.Ft), usually surrounded by more extensive areas of sediment. Seagrass beds thrive well in the muddy sand of these lagoons and often cover large areas. They include both [Ruppia maritima] and [Zostera marina] (Rup and Zmar). |
| Notation | A3.342 |
| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2014-01-31 |
| Accepted Date | 2014-01-31 |
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