• Source: Apoglossum ruscifolium

Apoglossum ruscifolium is a small red marine seaweed.




Description


Apoglossum ruscifolium has branched monostromic blades growing to 10 cm long. The axis branches with primary blades reaching 10 cm long and up to 0.8 cm wide, each with a clear midrib and pointed apices. Lateral veins are microscopic. The species is similar to Membranoptera alata and Hypoglossum hypoglossoides but can be clearly distinguished. The branches of H. hypoglossoides are clearly pointed and the young blades of M.alata are not pointed and are asymmetric with pincer-like tips.




Reproduction


Microscopic sori are formed are microscopic and are formed on either side of the midrib. Female cystocarps occur singly on the frond.




Distribution


Recorded all around Great Britain and Ireland including Shetland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Norway to the Mediterranean, the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Apoglossum ruscifolium
• Apoglossum
• Rathlin Island
• Delesseria sanguinea
• Membranoptera alata
• List of red seaweeds of the Cape Peninsula and False Bay
• List of red seaweeds of South Africa