Prionitis sp.

Species: 

English Name: Red algae

Chinese Name: 

Family: Halymeniaceae

Description:

Most are perennial and dioecious. The morphology of reproductive structures and pos-fertilization processes is what allows the distinction between families.

The thallus is usually multiaxial, erect and bladelike.

© 2012 K.G. Tagulao

© 2012 K.G. Tagulao

© 2012 K.G. Tagulao

© 2012 K.G. Tagulao

 

 

 

 

 

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References:

– Atlas of Common Harmful Freshwater Algae in Macau (2011), written by Qiu Yi Jian, Ung Wai Kin, and Kong Yi Jun, Editor-In-Chief: Fan Xiao Jun, Macau University of Science and Technology