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Intertidal low energy over unconsolidated substrate of unknown textureShort descriptionIntertidal low energy over unconsolidated substrate where both biota and texture is unknown. Disclaimer: Ecosystem type descriptions are based on biophysical attributes identified in Central Queensland through expert advice and supported by scientific literature. Not all ecosystem types are mapped based on current inventory, and many of the ecosystems described here may also occur in other parts of Queensland.
Classification categoriesSelect from the links below to view related ecosystem type categories Long descriptionIntertidal low to very low energy over unconsolidated substrate where both biota and texture is unknown. Reflects a data gap in Sediment texture inventory. The purpose of this type is to identify gaps in data. Special valuesSee other intertidal low energy unconsolidated ecosystem types (29, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39). Diagnostic attributesInundation 'Intertidal – Lower low', 'Intertidal – Mid low', 'Intertidal – Upper low', 'Intertidal – Low undifferentiated', 'Intertidal – Lower medium', 'Intertidal – Upper-medium', 'Intertidal – Medium undifferentiated', 'Intertidal – High', 'Intertidal – Undifferentiated', 'Intertidal – High undifferentiated' Energy magnitude (wave) 'Low', 'Very low' Structural macrobiota 'Unknown' Consolidation 'Unconsolidated' Sediment texture 'Unknown' QualifiersNot mapped. DistributionThe following relates to distribution of this ecosystem type within the Central Queensland mapping area:
CommentsA fundamental data gap in the intertidal area is the lack of Sediment texture mapping, as soils maps usually do not extend into tidal areas. With better field inventory in future this type should disappear. Additional informationUnderstanding coastal erosion on beaches Last updated: 11 July 2019 This page should be cited as: Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2019) Intertidal low energy over unconsolidated substrate of unknown texture , WetlandInfo website, accessed 30 August 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ecology/aquatic-ecosystems-natural/estuarine-marine/descriptions/41/ |