Pterothamnion plumula (J.Ellis) Nägeli
Also commonly known as Antithamnion plumula (J.Ellis)
Thuret; Bushy Feather Weed
Description: Thallus forming flaccid, purplish
red tufts out of water 3-15 cm in length. Upright thalli
branched in one plane, axes 1-3 mm wide. Thallus organisation
very regular with the main axis giving rise to pairs of
oppositely branched "whorl branchlets" (occasionally a
further pair is formed at right angles to first pair).
Habitat: on rocks and stones in the lower
intertidal and shallow subtidal to 20 m; widely distributed,
common.
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Key characteristics:
Photographs: Cornwall © David
Fenwick
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