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Polysiphonia atlantica

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Polysiphonia atlantica
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P. atlantica
Binomial name
Polysiphonia atlantica
Kapraun & J.N.Norris


Polysiphonia atlantica is a small species of red marine algae Rhodophyta. The thalli form small tufts up to 3 cms long. The axes are ecorticate consisting of axial cells surrounded by four periaxial cells.[1]

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References

  1. ^ 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 9781907807725