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'''British NVC community SM1 (''Zostera'' communities)''' is one of the [[Salt-marsh communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system| |
'''British NVC community SM1 (''Zostera'' communities)''' is one of the [[Salt-marsh communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system|salt-marsh]] [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|communities]] in the [[British National Vegetation Classification]] system. |
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This community is found very widely around Britain's coastline. There are no [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]], although stands of this community can be ascribed to one of three types based on the species present. |
This community is found very widely around Britain's coastline. There are no [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|subcommunities]], although stands of this community can be ascribed to one of three types based on the species present. |
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==Community composition== |
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The following [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|constant species]] are found in this community, one in each type of stand: |
The following [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|constant species]] are found in this community, one in each type of stand: |
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* [[Zostera marina|Eelgrass]] (''Zostera marina'') |
* [[Zostera marina|Eelgrass]] (''Zostera marina'') |
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* [[Narrow-leaved Eelgrass]] (''Zostera angustifolia'') |
* [[Narrow-leaved Eelgrass]] (''Zostera angustifolia'') |
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* [[Dwarf Eelgrass]] (''Zostera noltei'') |
* [[Zostera noltei|Dwarf Eelgrass]] (''Zostera noltei'') |
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No [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|rare species]] are associated with the community. |
No [[Terminology used in connection with the British National Vegetation Classification|rare species]] are associated with the community. |
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==Distribution== |
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This community is found widely around most of Britain's coastline, although stands of ''Zostera |
This community is found widely around most of Britain's coastline, although stands of ''[[Zostera noltei]]'' and ''[[Zostera angustifolia]]'' are absent from the [[England|English]] west coast. Stands of ''Zostera marina'' are particularly frequent in western [[Scotland]]. |
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==References== |
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* [[Rodwell, J. S.]] (2000), ''[[British Plant Communities (series of books)|British Plant Communities Volume 5 - Maritime communities and vegetation of open habitats]]'' {{ISBN|0-521-39167-9}} (hardback), {{ISBN|0-521-64476-3}} (paperback) |
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Latest revision as of 22:19, 6 December 2021
British NVC community SM1 (Zostera communities) is one of the salt-marsh communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system.
This community is found very widely around Britain's coastline. There are no subcommunities, although stands of this community can be ascribed to one of three types based on the species present.
Community composition
[edit]The following constant species are found in this community, one in each type of stand:
- Eelgrass (Zostera marina)
- Narrow-leaved Eelgrass (Zostera angustifolia)
- Dwarf Eelgrass (Zostera noltei)
No rare species are associated with the community.
Distribution
[edit]This community is found widely around most of Britain's coastline, although stands of Zostera noltei and Zostera angustifolia are absent from the English west coast. Stands of Zostera marina are particularly frequent in western Scotland.
References
[edit]- Rodwell, J. S. (2000), British Plant Communities Volume 5 - Maritime communities and vegetation of open habitats ISBN 0-521-39167-9 (hardback), ISBN 0-521-64476-3 (paperback)