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Bornetia 
secundiflora (J.Agardh) Thur.
 
 
Bornetia 
secundiflora (J.Agardh) Thur.
 
Bornetia secundiflora (J.Agardh) Thur.  |  MACOI nº: 3703 (2011-10-01)
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Collection: MACOI
Dimensions:  9.5 cm
Identif Year:  2011
Colecting Site(s):
Notes: Ana Correia, Marina Araújo.
Description: Bornetia secundiflora is a annual algae dark red in colour, firm and rigid when fresh, with similar gametophytes and terasporophytes, and reproductive organs surrounded by small arms protective. The branches are sparse at the base becoming more dense towards the apices. This specie shows little variation other than in overall size and is one of the most easily recognisable member of the Ceramiaceae. Is an infralittoral specie, of quiet spots on bedrock, often partially covered with sand.



Genus:  Bornetia Thuret
Species:
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Bornetia secundiflora (J.Agardh) Thur.



Identifier: Leonel Pereira
Collector: Carolina Santos



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