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Zones géographiques ayant des caractéristiques écologiques particulières — conditions, processus, structures et fonctions (de maintien de la vie) — favorables aux organismes qui y vivent. Sont incluses les zones terrestres et aquatiques qui se distinguent par leurs caractéristiques géographiques, abiotiques ou biotiques, qu'elles soient naturelles ou semi-naturelles.
Note d'application (en):Habitats and Biotopes is a biodiversity theme that deals with habitats and biotopes as areas and their distinct boundaries. Spatial data model provides characterisation of geographical areas being functional for living organisms: biotopes being the spatial environment of a biotic community; habitats being the spatial environment of specific species. To achieve harmonization on local, national and international level, habitat types should refer to the the European Nature Information System habitat classification in the first place, but could also use Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC as a reference.