Feather-veined red seaweed • Membranoptera platyphylla
Specimen collection number SCL 15342 in the UBC Herbarium Algae Databse. Search the collection number in the database for more information on this specimen, or search the species for further occurrences. Images courtesy of Sandra Lindstrom.
Identification
This red alga is named for the feather-like appearance of its delicate veins, which branch pinnately off a strong midrib. Feather-veined red seaweed has thin, narrow blades that reach 10 cm long, and a disc-shaped holdfast. Click here for more photos.
Habitat & Range
Feather-veined red seaweed grows on rock, pilings, and other kelp in the low intertidal and shallow subtidal, from central Alaska to southern California. It has also been reported along the coast of eastern Russia.
This red alga is named for the feather-like appearance of its delicate veins, which branch pinnately off a strong midrib. Feather-veined red seaweed has thin, narrow blades that reach 10 cm long, and a disc-shaped holdfast. Click here for more photos.
Habitat & Range
Feather-veined red seaweed grows on rock, pilings, and other kelp in the low intertidal and shallow subtidal, from central Alaska to southern California. It has also been reported along the coast of eastern Russia.
References
Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2015). Membranoptera platyphylla (Setchell & N.L.Gardner) Kylin. AlgaeBase. National University of Ireland, Galway. Accessed 15/06/2015.
Lamb, A., and Hanby, B. (2005). Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest [electronic version]. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing.
Authors and editors of page
Kelly Fretwell and Brian Starzomski (2015).
Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2015). Membranoptera platyphylla (Setchell & N.L.Gardner) Kylin. AlgaeBase. National University of Ireland, Galway. Accessed 15/06/2015.
Lamb, A., and Hanby, B. (2005). Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest [electronic version]. Madeira Park, BC: Harbour Publishing.
Authors and editors of page
Kelly Fretwell and Brian Starzomski (2015).
