Falkenbergia rufolanosa Harvey

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Species Fact Sheets Chondrus crispus (Stackhouse, 1797)

Abstract: 

FAO fisheries fact sheet on Chondrus crispus (Stackhouse 1797), also known as Irish moss.

Keywords: 
Carragheen
Irish moss
Mousse perle
Chondrus
Link / Ref: 
http://www.fao.org/fishery/species/2788/en
Attachment: 
PDF icon FAO Fisheries fact sheet - Chondrus.pdf
Article Source: 
http://www.fao.org/fishery/species/2788/en
Category: 
Seaweed composition
Uses of Seaweeds: Chemicals