Habitat classifications use the associations between reoccurring groups of organisms, substrate type and wave exposure to describe variations in the communities found on the shore.
In the posts that follow are images of habitats based on the JNCC habitat classification hierarchy with a brief description of each, with emphasis on rocky shores.
One of the major subdivisions of the habitat classification hierarchy is littoral rock, which is characterized further by the level of wave exposure experienced by the rock.
One of the major subdivisions of the habitat classification hierarchy is littoral rock, which is characterized further by the level of wave exposure experienced by the rock.
Some examples of littoral rock (and hard substrate) include bedrock, artificial hard substrate and boulders.
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| Boulders |
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| Bedrock |
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| Artificial hard substrate |
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