coastal habitat- studland bay Flashcards
1
Q
where?
A
south coast of England
behind Hurst castle spit
2
Q
halophytes
A
salt tolerant plants
3
Q
first plants on mudflat
A
pioneer plants
4
Q
vegetation succession
A
when plants grow and become more complex in an area
5
Q
plants in keyhaven
A
cord grass- halophyte, 7ft tall
oystercracker- can smash open oysters
wold spider- can survive underwater clinging onto cordgrass
6
Q
threats
A
groins further down coast- starve spit of sediment
sea has broken through the spit and marsh has lost shelter
animals grave on grass and tourists walk off paths
7
Q
management
A
300’00 cubic metres of shingle has been added to the spit plus 550 metres of rock armour
restricted access to parts of the marsh
