| CHROMOPHYTA : Ectocarpales : Chordariaceae | BROWN ALGAE |
Myriactula clandestina (P Crouan et H Crouan) J Feldmann
Description: Thallus endophytic emerging as very small gelatinous cushions tuft-like up to 1 mm in diameter epiphytic on Fucus. Central region consisting of erect closely packed branches.
Habitat: Very rare.
Distribution: Apparently widespread around the British Isles. Europe: France. Greenland.
Similar Species: There are a many similar small algae - all require microscopic examination to identify.
Distribution Map from NBN: Myriactula clandestina at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.
iNaturalist: Myriactula clandestina at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.
WoRMS: Myriactula clandestina at World Register of Marine Species. Accepted name: Myriactula clandestina (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Feldmann, 1945. AphiaID: 144960.
Classification: Biota; Chromista; Harosa; Heterokonta; Ochrophyta; Phaeophyceae; Fucophycidae; Ectocarpales; Chordariaceae; Myriactula
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| Morton, O. & Picton, B.E. (2024). Myriactula clandestina. (P Crouan et H Crouan) J Feldmann. [In] Encyclopedia of Marine Life of Britain and Ireland. https://www2.habitas.org.uk/marbiop-ni/speciesaccounts.php?item=ZR2940. Accessed on 2024-10-06 |