s A Field Guide to the British Seaweeds - NMBAQC
s A Field Guide to the British Seaweeds - NMBAQC
s A Field Guide to the British Seaweeds - NMBAQC
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Hypoglossum hypoglossoides<br />
This species is foliose, very delicate, and membranous, light pink in colour and growing up <strong>to</strong> 20cm<br />
long and 4mm wide. Its may characteristic features are <strong>the</strong> presence of a distinct midrib from which<br />
bladelets arise. The fronds are pale pink and narrow with pointed tips and may be variously<br />
branched. It is commonly found in <strong>the</strong> lower lit<strong>to</strong>ral often under overhangs and in <strong>the</strong> sublit<strong>to</strong>ral fringe.<br />
Not <strong>to</strong> be confused with similar branched foliose species with midribs such as Membranoptera sp.<br />
and Apoglossum sp.<br />
Delicate and membranous nature of Hypoglossum<br />
showing branches extending from central midrib<br />
only and with slender and pointed apices<br />
Lomentaria articulata<br />
The main characteristic of this species is its clearly beaded<br />
appearance. It is very fleshy, soft and bright pink/red in<br />
colour and has prominent constrictions at regular intervals<br />
along <strong>the</strong> frond creating elongated oval segments. Branching<br />
can be quite dense, it is often dicho<strong>to</strong>mous and may be both<br />
whorled or opposite generally extending at right angles from<br />
<strong>the</strong> main axis. It is found throughout <strong>the</strong> lit<strong>to</strong>ral particularly in<br />
overhangs and within mats or turfs. Also commonly located<br />
on <strong>the</strong> sides of rockpools. Generally very common.<br />
Lomentaria in its<br />
natural habitat<br />
and showing its<br />
distinct beaded<br />
appearance