Rhodochorton purpureum - Purple Felt Weed (Red seaweed images)

Images taken on middle / uppershore at Little London near Marazion, Penzance; and under and on sides of highest rocks on Great Hogus reef, Marazion, Penzance, Cornwall. 09.03.11 and 24.11.14. Also images from under slipway at Newlyn Harbour, Newlyn, Cornwall, 04.03.15.

Purple Felt Weed
Rhodochorton purpureum
- mat of threads 1

Purple Felt Weed
Rhodochorton purpureum
- threads under microscope 1

Purple Felt Weed
Rhodochorton purpureum
- cells under microscope 1

Purple Felt Weed
Rhodochorton purpureum
- tip with 0.1mm division rule 1

Specimen above was found high up the shore, under algae, on part of an old wooden pile, very close to the river and freshwater. Freshwater causing this species to lengthen and become bushier. Specimen found in the river behind the Fishermans Mission at Newlyn, Cornwall. 15.08.16.

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An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
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APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.