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| Seaweeds > Division Rhodophyta > Genus Gracilaria |
| Fringed
ribbon red seaweed Gracilaria sp.* Family Gracilariaceae updated Aug 10 Where seen? These fringed ribbon-like red seaweeds are sometimes seen on some of our shores. Features: Each blade about 10-12cm long. Flat ribbon-like central portion with flat narrower side-branches that also branch further into Y-shapes. Usually reddish-brown. Attached to coral rubble or seagrasses in the coral rubble area. |
 Labrador, Jul 05 |
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 Labrador, Jun 05 |
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Fringed ribbon red seaweed on Singapore shores
 East Coast, Jun 06  |
 Labrador, Feb 06  |
*Seaweed species are difficult to positively identify without microscopic examination.
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