eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Calliblepharis fimbriata |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
| Rhodophyta |
Macrorhodophytina |
Florideophyceae |
Not Defined |
Gigartinales |
Not Defined |
Cystocloniaceae |
Not Defined |
Calliblepharis |
Calliblepharis fimbriata |
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Short Description:
Broad, flat. fleshy , forking once or twice .Margins with small papillae and larger proliferations.Veinsabsent.Reddish purple Arising from a small holdfast and short stipe
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Identification
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| Size: |
Plant about 80mm tall with blades 5-15 mm wide |
| Behaviour: |
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| Diet: |
Not applicable |
| Distribution: |
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth |
| Depth: |
Lower intertidal and shallow subtidal zones |
| Habitat: |
Grows on rocks |
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Database Statistics
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eastern cape scuba diving
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