| CHROMOPHYTA : Ectocarpales : Chordariaceae | BROWN ALGAE |
Myriactula areschougii (P Crouan et H Crouan) G Hamel
Description: Thallus epiphytic as very small gelatinous pustules up to 2 mm in diameter embedded in Himanthalia. Tuft-like consisting of erect closely packed branches.
Habitat: Epiphytic on Himanthalia elongata in the low littoral.
Distribution: Generally westerly in the British Isles. Europe: France.
Similar Species: There are a many similar small algae - all require microscopic examination to identify.
Distribution Map from NBN: Myriactula areschougii at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.
iNaturalist: Myriactula areschougii at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.
WoRMS: Myriactula areschougii at World Register of Marine Species. Accepted name: Myriactula areschougii (P.L.Crouan & H.M.Crouan) G.Hamel, 1935. AphiaID: 144958.
Classification: Biota; Chromista; Harosa; Heterokonta; Ochrophyta; Phaeophyceae; Fucophycidae; Ectocarpales; Chordariaceae; Myriactula
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| Morton, O. & Picton, B.E. (2024). Myriactula areschougii. (P Crouan et H Crouan) G Hamel. [In] Encyclopedia of Marine Life of Britain and Ireland. https://www2.habitas.org.uk/marbiop-ni/speciesaccounts.php?item=ZR2920. Accessed on 2024-10-06 |