Halidrys siliquosa explained

Halidrys siliquosa is a large marine brown algae.

Description

Halidrys siliquosa is a large brown alga growing to a length of . The fronds are somewhat flattened, tough and leathery. They and less than 1 cm broad. The branches occur alternately arranged in one plane. Air bladders occur and are oblong and pointed. The plants are attached by a discoid holdfast.^[1]

Reproduction

The plants are hermaphroditic,^[2] bearing bisexual conceptacles appearing as pods on stalks at the end of branches.^[1]

Distribution

Generally found around Ireland, Great Britain - including Shetland and the Isle of Man.^{[1] [3]}

Habitat

Low level, low littoral, rock pools.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Bunker, F.StP., Maggs, C.A., Brodie, J.A. Bunker, A.R. 2017 Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland. Second Edition Wild Nature Press, Plymouth,UK
2. Newton, L. 1931. A Handbook of the British Seaweeds. British Museum, London
3. Hardy, F.G. and Guiry, M.D. 2003. A Check-list of the Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland. The British Phycological Society