Mesophyllum 
expansum  (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L. Mendoza

Mesophyllum expansum
(Philippi) Cabioch & M.L. Mendoza

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Species Details

Class: Florideophyceae
Genus: Mesophyllum Lemoine
Species: Mesophyllum expansum
Authority: (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L. Mendoza
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
   


Habitat: Marine
Specimens
( 1 record(s) available )
Type Number Species Date Coastal Station

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695 Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L. Mendoza 2012-10-22 Ribeira dŽIlhas, Ericeira, Portugal


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