Biology:Vertebrata simulans

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Short description: Species of alga

Vertebrata simulans
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Scientific classification edit
(unranked): Archaeplastida
Division: Rhodophyta
Class: Florideophyceae
Order: Ceramiales
Family: Rhodomelaceae
Genus: Vertebrata
Species:
V. simulans
Binomial name
Vertebrata simulans
(Harvey) Kuntze
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

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1V Rhodophyta, part 3A Ceramiales. The Natural History Museum, London. ISBN:0-11-310045-0

Wikidata ☰ Q43222522 entry