Ceramium deslongchampsii
Ceramium deslongchampii Chauvin ex Duby
Ceramium deslongchampsii is a small marine red alga in the Division Rhodophyta.
Description
This species is a relatively small alga growing as dense tufts to no more than 12 cm long. Grows as densely branched monosiphonous axes[1] consisting of large cells showing cortication only at the nodes. It branches pseudodichotomously but with abundant adventitious branches. The tips straight or slightly in-rolled. Prostrate axes attached by rhizoids.[2]
Reproduction
Spermatangial sori, cystocarps and tetrasporangia are recorded.[2]
Habitat
To be found on the rock, dead shells, other algae to a depth of 26 m.[2]
Distribution
Generally common around Britain and Ireland.[3]Recorded in Europe from Norway to France and the Mediterranean.[2]
References
- ^ Jones, W.E. 1962. A Key to the Genera of the British Seaweeds. Field Studies Volume 12(4)pp 1 - 32
- ^ a b c d Maggs, C.A. and Hommersand, M.H. 1993. Seaweeds of the British Isles Volume 1 Rhodophyta Part 3A Ceramiales The Natural History Museum, London ISBN 0-11-310045-0
- ^ Hardy, F.G. and Guiry, M.D. 2003. A Check-list and Atlas of the Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland. The British Phycological Society