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| Basic Information | Biotope classification | Ecology | Habitat preferences and distribution | Species composition | Sensitivity | Importance |
Caves and overhangs (deep)
CR.C.Cv
CR.C.Cv recorded (
) and expected (
) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)
Marine natural heritage importance
| Listed under |
EC Habitats Directive |
|---|---|
| National importance | Scarce |
| Habitat Directive feature (Annex 1) | Reefs Submerged or partly submerged sea caves Large shallow inlets and bays |
Biotope importance
The biotope does not provide special or unique structure or food source for other species.
Exploitation
No exploitation is known to occur.
Additional information
This biotope holds several nationally rare or scarce species and its protection is therefore important. The biotope occurs in 'Reef' habitats as defined in the Habitats Directive.
This review can be cited as follows:
Hiscock, K. 2000. Caves and overhangs (deep). Marine Life Information Network: Biology and Sensitivity Key Information Sub-programme [on-line]. Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. [cited 20/05/2013]. Available from: <http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatimportance.php?habitatid=10&code=1997>
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