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Laminaria saccharina and/or Saccorhiza polyschides on exposed infralittoral rock
IR.EIR.KFaR.LsacSac
Image Paul Brazier - Saccharina latissima and/or Saccorhiza polyschides on exposed infralittoral rock. Image width ca XX m.
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IR.EIR.KFaR.LsacSac recorded (
) and expected (
) distribution in Britain and Ireland (see below)
Marine natural heritage importance
| Listed under |
EC Habitats Directive |
|---|---|
| National importance | Not available |
| Habitat Directive feature (Annex 1) | Reefs |
Biotope importance
Whilst other species colonize the characterizing and dominant species in the biotope, they are widespread and common so that the biotope is not of importance for rare or scarce species and does not appear to offer a nursery area for species.
Exploitation
Additional information
None
This review can be cited as follows:
Hiscock, K. 2002. Laminaria saccharina and/or Saccorhiza polyschides on exposed infralittoral rock. Marine Life Information Network: Biology and Sensitivity Key Information Sub-programme [on-line]. Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. [cited 20/06/2013]. Available from: <http://www.marlin.ac.uk/habitatimportance.php?habitatid=237&code=1997>
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