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| Seaweeds > Division Rhodophyta > Family Gracilariaceae > Genus Gracilaria |
| Slender
agar-agar red seaweed Gracilaria sp.* Family Gracilariaceae updated Aug 10 Where seen? These long elegant red seaweeds are sometimes seen on our Northern shores, growing in sandy areas near seagrass meadows. Features: Loose bunch of slender, cylindrical 'stems' about 15-20cm long. Each 'stem' has a few slender side branches that taper at the tips. Red, brownish or blackish. Sometimes green. Human uses: Gracilaria species are a source of agar-agar and some species are eaten fresh. |
 Changi, Jun 05 |
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 Tanah Merah, Apr 05 |
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Slender agar-agar red seaweed on Singapore shores
 Chek Jawa, Jul 02  |
 Tanah Merah, Apr 05  |
 Pulau Sekudu, Feb 07  |
*Seaweed species are difficult to positively identify without microscopic examination.
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