Supralittoral rock (lichen or splash zone)
Common name:
Supralittoral rock (lichen or splash zone)
Habitat code:
B3.1
Description:
Cliffs and rocks of the supralittoral spray zone, mostly occupied by lichens such as [Caloplaca] spp. and [Verrucaria] spp.
References:
Hill, M.O., Moss, D. & Davies, C.E., 2004
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Centaurea balearica Rodr. | Annex II species - habitat relation; source Unit of Vegetation Science, Lancaster, 2000 |
| Rumex rupestris Le Gall | Annex II species - habitat relation; source Unit of Vegetation Science, Lancaster, 2000 |
| Armeria pseudarmeria (Murray) Mansf. | Annex II species - habitat relation; source Unit of Vegetation Science, Lancaster, 2000 |
| Armeria soleirolii (Duby) Godr. | Annex II species - habitat relation; source Unit of Vegetation Science, Lancaster, 2000 |
| Armeria berlengensis Daveau | Annex II species - habitat relation; source Unit of Vegetation Science, Lancaster, 2000 |
| Chaenorhinum serpyllifolium ssp. lusitanicum R.Fern. | Annex II species - habitat relation; source Unit of Vegetation Science, Lancaster, 2000 |
| EUNIS Code | Type Name | Name |
|---|---|---|
| B3.11 | Lichens or small green algae on supralittoral and littoral fringe rock | Lichens or small green algae on supralittoral and littoral fringe rock |
| B3.12 | Rock stacks and islets above high tide level in splash zone | Rock stacks and islets above high tide level in splash zone |