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| Seaweeds > Division Rhodophyta |
| Corny
red seaweed Palisada perforata* Family Rhodomeiaceae Updated Oct 15 Where seen? This purple maroon seaweed with tiny rows of bumps is sometimes seen on our Southern shores. Features: Branching 'stems' (4-7cm long). Each 'stem' covered with tiny bumps that has a sunken pit at the tip. The bumps are arranged in rows almost like corn. Colour shades of purple from greenish to dark purple to purplish pink. |
 Terumbu Bemban, Apr 11 |
 Sunken pit at the tip of the bumps. |
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*Seaweed species are difficult to positively identify without microscopic examination.
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| Corny red seaweeds on Singapore shores |
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