| Collection: |
COI - Phycological Digital Collection |
| Notes: |
Specimen collected by Ana Lima |
| Description: |
Mesophyllum expansum, a calcareous encrusting organism, can grow up to 30 cm in diameter. Under artificial light, these creatures exhibit a striking pink hue and display gracefully hanging branches. They are occasionally found near the surface but can thrive at depths of up to 70 m |
Species:
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Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L. Mendoza |
