| Aspect: | Red-orange fluffy mass of small branches carrying feathery branchlets (hence scientific designation, penicillus meaning brush in Latin). |
| Spread: | Not widespread, without being rare. |
| Notable feature: | Close-up view reveals the presence of small iridescent pinhead-sized balls on branches and their feather-like growths. |
| Environment: | Rock subtrate in relatively sheltered waters, to a depth of around 15 metres. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Pink Bush Alga
- French designation: Algue Buisson Rouge
- Latin designation: Wrangelia penicillata
- Phylum: Rhodophyta
- Size (cm): 15-20cm
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