Corallina officinalis

I think this was probably a rosy red when fresher - as it is it looks like tiny bones, which is not too far off of the mark. Though it is a red algae it forms a calcified "skeleton" much like a coral.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Awesome, this creates a new division, which doesn't happen a lot:
https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse/plantae/rhodophyta

It could even create an entirely new kingdom, but it seems there's multiple classifications, so I picked the more traditional one (plants) to better fit in with what we have, hope you agree. Posted 5 years ago
1. morpheme
  
  Lion
  
  But doh... I did some more research and decided I was too hasty at first... I will however keep my eyes open for the first one - I should be able to find it some day. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Sorry, don't know what you mean...is the current ID correct or not? Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. morpheme
      
      Lion
      
      oh - yes, I believe the current ID is correct. I thought it was something different at first - but they must both be rhodophyta - that would make sense as they are probably closely related. Posted 5 years ago