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s A Field Guide to the British Seaweeds - NMBAQC

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Sacchoriza polyschides<br />

Thick, lea<strong>the</strong>ry, <strong>to</strong>ugh and cartilaginous, with<br />

thick flat stipe extending from bulbous and<br />

distinct base. Base of stipe with ribbon-like<br />

growths protruding from sides. Lamina large,<br />

broad and flat which is split <strong>to</strong> form several<br />

blades. Found growing in <strong>the</strong> lower lit<strong>to</strong>ral and<br />

subtidal regions of <strong>the</strong> shore<br />

Bulb-like base with<br />

crinkly sides <strong>to</strong><br />

lower stipes<br />

Ralfsia sp.<br />

Dark brown/black crust found growing<br />

throughout <strong>the</strong> lit<strong>to</strong>ral zone on limpets and<br />

open rock surfaces, no erect system present.

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