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North Atlantic Tidal Rocky Shore Alliance | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: North Atlantic Tidal Rocky Shore Alliance
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This algal vegetation occurs on rocky tidal habitats of the North Atlantic Coast. It spans the littoral zone between mean high tide and mean low tide as well as the sublittoral zone. This habitat is characterized by alternating submergence by tidal flooding and exposure to air. Substrate is composed of rocks, boulders, and cobbles. <i>Ascophyllum nodosum</i> and <i>Fucus</i> spp. are the most characteristic algae in the intertidal zones. Subtidal kelp beds are included in this alliance, in which <i>Laminaria agardhii, Alaria</i> spp., and <i>Chondrus crispus</i> are dominant and conspicuous. Invertebrates are important members of this community, including <i>Mytilus edulis</i> (blue mussel), <i>Semibalanus balanoides</i> (barnacles), <i>Littorina</i> spp., (periwinkles), and <i>Tectura testudinalis</i> (limpets), as well as species of <i>Asterias</i> (starfish). 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:39342-{E2E9F325-E214-45CF-8A23-DEC760AD28E8}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 18-Dec-2014 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.934811 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: A4133
  Translated: North Atlantic Tidal Rocky Shore Alliance
  Common: North Atlantic Tidal Rocky Shore
  Scientific: North Atlantic Tidal Rocky Shore Alliance