Mesophyllum expansum | |
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Mesophyllum expansum | |
Scientific classification
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(unranked): | Archaeplastida |
Division: | Rhodophyta |
Class: | Florideophyceae |
Order: | Corallinales |
Family: | Hapalidiaceae |
Genus: | Mesophyllum |
Species: | M. expansum
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Binomial name | |
Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L.Mendoza, 2003
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Synonyms | |
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Mesophyllum expansum is a species of red alga belonging to the family Hapalidiaceae. [1] [2]
Mesophyllum expansum can reach a diameter of about 30 centimetres (12 in). Illuminated by artificial light they show a beautiful pink color, with hanging branches. These calcareous encrusting organisms can be observed occasionally near the surface and can reach a depth of 70 metres (230 ft). [3]
This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea. [3]
Mesophyllum expansum | |
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Mesophyllum expansum | |
Scientific classification
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(unranked): | Archaeplastida |
Division: | Rhodophyta |
Class: | Florideophyceae |
Order: | Corallinales |
Family: | Hapalidiaceae |
Genus: | Mesophyllum |
Species: | M. expansum
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Binomial name | |
Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L.Mendoza, 2003
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Synonyms | |
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Mesophyllum expansum is a species of red alga belonging to the family Hapalidiaceae. [1] [2]
Mesophyllum expansum can reach a diameter of about 30 centimetres (12 in). Illuminated by artificial light they show a beautiful pink color, with hanging branches. These calcareous encrusting organisms can be observed occasionally near the surface and can reach a depth of 70 metres (230 ft). [3]
This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea. [3]