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Taxon
Pycnotheca mirabilis (Allman, 1883)
Nomenclature
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Family: KirchenpaueriidaeGenus: Pycnotheca
Species:
Pycnotheca mirabilis (Allman, 1883)
Usage:
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Synonyms: 3
SUMMARY
Stems to 5 cm high. Stems monosiphonic, arising singly from hydrorhiza, lower stems devoid of hydrocladia. Gonothecae large, adnate to lower stem, hydrorhiza, or algae. Perisarc very thick, strongly ridged with up to 9 ridges, more prominent on abcauline side. Gonotheca deep red brown in colour.