Mesophyllum expansum
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| Mesophyllum expansum | |
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| (unranked): | Archaeplastida |
| Division: | Rhodophyta |
| Class: | Rhodophyceae |
| Order: | Corallinales |
| Family: | Hapalidiaceae |
| Genus: | Mesophyllum |
| Species: | M. expansum |
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Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) Cabioch & M.L.Mendoza, 2003 |
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Mesophyllum expansum is a species of red alga belonging to the family Hapalidiaceae.
Mesophyllum expansum can reach a diameter of about 30 centimetres (12 in). Illuminated by artificial light they show a beautiful pink color, with hanging branches. These calcareous encrusting organisms can be observed occasionally near the surface and can reach a depth of 70 metres (230 ft).
This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea.
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