Lacy Red Weed

Euthora cristata

Euthora cristata is a species of red seaweed in the family Kallymeniaceae.
Lacy Red Weed - Euthora cristata Delicate, lacy, red blades without midribs. They grow up to 50 mm (~ 2in). Habitat: Beach at low tide Euthora cristata,Geotagged,Lacy Red Weed,Spring,United States

Appearance

Elegant, red seaweed that grows up to 50 mm ( 2 inches).

Distribution

Arctic to Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Habitat

Tide pools or extreme lower intertidal zone.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionRhodophyta
ClassFlorideophyceae
OrderGigartinales
FamilyKallymeniaceae
GenusEuthora
SpeciesEuthora cristata
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United States of America