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Lophelia reefs
COR.COR.Lop
Image Murray Roberts - Section of Lophelia pertusa reef, Mingulay, Scotland. Image width ca XX cm.
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COR.COR.Lop recorded (
) and expected (
) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)
Characterizing species
| Species | % Frequency | Faithfulness | Abundance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lophelia pertusa | 81-100 % |  |
A |
UK and Ireland classification
| Major habitat | COR | Circalittoral offshore rock (and other hard substrata) |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat complex | COR.COR | Circalittoral offshore rock |
| Biotope complex | COR.COR.Lop | Lophelia reefs |
Additional information
European Union Nature Information System (EUNIS) habitat classification: A5.611/B-COR.Lop - Lophelia pertusa reefs (Davies & Moss, 1998).
This review can be cited as follows:
Tyler-Walters, H. 2005. Lophelia reefs. Marine Life Information Network: Biology and Sensitivity Key Information Sub-programme [on-line]. Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. [cited 24/05/2013]. Available from: <http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatclassification.php?habitatid=294&code=1997>
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