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Padina 
pavonica (Linnaeus) Thivy
 
 
Padina 
pavonica (Linnaeus) Thivy
 
Padina pavonica (Linnaeus) Thivy  |  ocurrence (2009-06-25)
Ocurrence
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Dimensions:  4 cm
Identif Year:  2009
Colecting Site(s):
Queimado (Praia do), Portugal
Notes: Workshop EEMA, Sines
Description:

Commonly known as Peacocks tail, is a brown alga found in Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean sea. It is known to act as an elastin precursor when applied topically, signalling collagen production in the skin, thereby increasing the skin's elasticity.




Genus:  Padina Adanson
Species:
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Padina pavonica (Linnaeus) Thivy



Identifier: Leonel Pereira



Availability: Available



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