Mesophyllum expansum explained

Mesophyllum expansum is a species of red alga belonging to the family Hapalidiaceae.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Mesophyllum expansum can reach a diameter of about . 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 .^[3]

Distribution

This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea.^[3]

Bibliography

• Cabioch, J. & Mendoza, M.L. (2003). Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) comb. nov. (Corallinales, Rhodophytes), et mise au point sur led Mesophyllum des mers d'Europe. Cahiers de Biologie Marine 44: 257–273.
• Guiry, M.D. (2009). Mesophyllum expansum (Philippi) Cabioch & Mendoza, 2003. In: Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2009). AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Notes and References

1. http://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=pb44cb38dedb8a3ea&-session=abv4:4F1989741b52b14516WKF252A570 Algabase
2. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=376351 WoRMS
3. http://www.portofinoamp.it/it/schede-organismi/256-pseudolithophyllum-expansum.html Area marina protetta di Portofino