eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Laurencia complanata |
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| Common name: |
Flattened laurencia |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
| Rhodophyta |
Macrorhodophytina |
Florideophyceae |
Not Defined |
Ceramiales |
Not Defined |
Rhodomelaceae |
Not Defined |
Laurencia |
Laurencia complanata |
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Short Description:
Fronds resemble thick fleshy, purplish-red feathers.Axes broad and compressed with branches bearing bunches of short pinnae that become swollen when fertile.
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Identification
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| Size: |
Plant about 60-80mm tall with axes 4mm wide |
| Behaviour: |
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| Diet: |
Not applicable |
| Distribution: |
Port Elizabeth to Sodwana |
| Depth: |
Shallow reefs up to 39m |
| Habitat: |
grows mostly in pools and subtidal rocks |
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eastern cape scuba diving
