MA1-541 - Facies with Pollicipes pollicipes

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

This facies, very rare in the western Mediterranean, is characterised by an aggregation of Pollicipes pollicipes on steep rocky walls in areas of pure water and extremely rough waters with waves breaking. Its upper surface may emerge a few decimeters above the middle sea level. It is particularly hard to see, rarely mentioned, and ill known.

Bibliography

European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity 2022. EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022 including crosswalks. Table Excel. (Source)