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| Basic Information | Biotope classification | Ecology | Habitat preferences and distribution | Species composition | Sensitivity | Importance |
Barren coarse sand shores
LS.LSa.MoSa.BarSa
LS.LSa.MoSa.BarSa recorded (
) and expected (
) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)
Marine natural heritage importance
| Listed under |
EC Habitats Directive |
|---|---|
| National importance | Common |
| Habitat Directive feature (Annex 1) | Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide Large shallow inlets and bays Estuaries |
Biotope importance
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Exploitation
The biotope is not targeted for commercial exploitation, but upper shore facies are likely to be used for recreational purposes in popular tourist areas.
Additional information
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This review can be cited as follows:
Budd, G.C. 2004. Barren coarse sand shores. Marine Life Information Network: Biology and Sensitivity Key Information Sub-programme [on-line]. Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. [cited 19/06/2013]. Available from: <http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatimportance.php?habitatid=16&code=2004>
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