description Prasiola stipitata Overview
Prasiola stipitata is a small green alga recorded from rocky intertidal habitats in the northeastern Atlantic and around Britain and Ireland. Its flat, dark-green frond narrows into a distinct stem-like stipe, giving the species a form that separates it from many other small green seaweeds. It is associated with exposed upper-shore conditions and can tolerate drying, so it is of interest in studies of intertidal algae and stress-tolerant coastal plants. ([Marine Life Information Network](https://www.marlin.ac.uk/species/detail/1937))
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What is Prasiola stipitata?
Prasiola stipitata is a small green alga from rocky intertidal habitats. It has been recorded in the northeastern Atlantic and around Britain and Ireland.
How can Prasiola stipitata be recognized?
Its frond is flat and dark green, but it narrows into a distinct stem-like stipe. That stipe helps separate it from other small flat green algae.
Where does Prasiola stipitata grow?
It grows on rocky shores in the intertidal zone. Its recorded range includes the northeastern Atlantic, Britain, and Ireland.
Is Prasiola stipitata a red alga like Ceramium virgatum?
No. Prasiola stipitata is a green alga, while Ceramium virgatum is a red alga in the family Ceramiaceae. Their frond color and structure can also differ.
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