| Notes: |
André Gaspar
Arrifes Beach, Albufeira, Portugal. Arrifes Beach is a small inlet sheltered by low carved cliffs where one can find natural wells, arches and several galeries on the rocky walls. Three beautiful large reefs dominate the horizon line. The beach is surrounded by a small Pine tree forest. The access to the beach is made through a wooden stairway. |
| Description: |
This beautiful red seaweed is profusely branched with the last order of branches resembling tiny combs. Several stems, about 2mm wide, arise from a discoid holdfast and grow to a length of about 20 cm. Sea comb is found in the low intertidal and subtidal or in tide pools in exposed and semi-exposed areas. |
Species:
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Plocamium cartilagineum (L.) P.S.Dixon |
