Species

Maerl

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Phylum: RHODOPHYCOTA

Kindom: Plantae

Size: to first thumb joint 1.5-3 cm

Habitats: sand and gravel

Distribution: title

Depth: 0-10 m

Sightings: 8

Description: Lithothamnion is a genus of thalloid red alga comprising 103 species. Its members are known by a number of common names. The monomerous, crustose thalli are composed of a single system of filaments which grow close to the underlying surface. Lithothamnion reproduces by means of multiporate conceptacles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithothamnion