Bangiales, Bangiaceae
Pyropia vietnamensis (Tanaka & Pham) Sutherland & Monotilla
In natural habitat.
Photo Data
- Place
- : Chingkoh, Songkhla.
- Depth
- : + 0.5 m
This species is membranous, linear to lanceolate, crimson in color, and has numerous microscopic serrations on the thallus edges. The plants are highly seasonal species that grow only during the northeast monsoon season in low water temperatures, and are found on rocks exposed to splashing water.
Fresh specimen.
Microscopic view of the thallus edge with serrations (arrows).