Vertebrata simulans
Vertebrata simulans | |
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Scientific classification | |
(unranked): | Archaeplastida |
Division: | Rhodophyta |
Class: | Florideophyceae |
Order: | Ceramiales |
Family: | Rhodomelaceae |
Genus: | |
Species: | V. simulans
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Binomial name | |
Vertebrata simulans (Harvey) Kuntze
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Synonyms | |
Polysiphonia simulans Harvey |
Vertebrata simulans (Polysiphonia simulans) Harvey[1] is a small densely branched alga in the Division Rhodophyta.
Description[]
This small marine algae grows to a height of no more than 8 cm. the branches are dense forming tufts. It does not show a clear main axis. The central axes is surrounded by 10 to 12 pericentral cells all of the same length and is without cortication. The branches are irregularly arranged.[1]
Habitat[]
Generally epiphytic at the low littoral.[1]
References[]
Categories:
- Rhodomelaceae