Pink Lacy Weed [Plocamiopsis gelatinosa]
Description
Plocamiopsis gelatinosa, also known as the Pink Lacy Weed, is a species of red algae that is found in the Pacific Ocean. This species has a unique gelatinous texture and a distinctive pink hue. It grows in a lacy pattern, with flattened, branched thalli that can reach up to 20 cm in length. Plocamiopsis gelatinosa is typically found in colder waters, in both intertidal and subtidal zones, with a preference for rocky substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Microcionidae
Microcionidae
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| Genus |
Plocamiopsis
Plocamiopsis
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