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| Basic Information | Biotope classification | Ecology | Habitat preferences and distribution | Species composition | Sensitivity | Importance |
Ulva spp. on freshwater-influenced or unstable upper eulittoral rock
LR.FLR.Eph.Ent
Image David George - Fallen chalk blocks covered in Enteromorpha. Image width ca 4 m.
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LR.FLR.Eph.Ent recorded (
) and expected (
) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)
Marine natural heritage importance
| Listed under |
EC Habitats Directive |
|---|---|
| National importance | Uncommon |
| Habitat Directive feature (Annex 1) | Reefs Large shallow inlets and bays Estuaries Lagoons |
Biotope importance
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Exploitation
Porphyra may be locally collected for use as an ingredient in 'Laver bread'.
Additional information
This biotope is considered to be nationally uncommon (Connor et al., 1997b) but is probably under recorded.
This review can be cited as follows:
Budd, G.C. 2004. Ulva spp. on freshwater-influenced or unstable upper eulittoral rock. Marine Life Information Network: Biology and Sensitivity Key Information Sub-programme [on-line]. Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. [cited 22/05/2013]. Available from: <http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatimportance.php?habitatid=104&code=2004>
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