Ceramium deslongchampsii
| Ceramium deslongchampsii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| (unranked): | Archaeplastida |
| Division: | Rhodophyta |
| Class: | Florideophyceae |
| Order: | Ceramiales |
| Family: | Ceramiaceae |
| Genus: | Ceramium |
| Species: | C. deslongchampsii
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| Binomial name | |
| Ceramium deslongchampsii Chauvin ex Duby
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Ceramium deslongchampsii is a small marine red alga in the Division Rhodophyta.
Description[edit]
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.[2][3] It branches pseudodichotomously but with abundant adventitious branches. The tips of the branches are straight or slightly in-rolled and without spines. The prostrate axes are attached by rhizoids.[2]
Reproduction[edit]
Spermatangial sori, cystocarps and tetrasporangia are recorded.[2]
Habitat[edit]
To be found on the rock, dead shells and other algae to a depth of 26 m.[2]
Distribution[edit]
Generally common around Britain and Ireland.[4] Recorded in Europe from Norway to France and the Mediterranean.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ 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 e 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
- ^ Newton, L. 1931. A Handbook of the British Seaweeds. London
- ^ Hardy, F.G. and Guiry, M.D. 2003. A Check-list and Atlas of the Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland. The British Phycological Society