Coral weed
Coral weed

"Corallina Officinalis" .
This is a red seaweed, found commonly in pools on rocky shores. In rock pools it can be
the dominant seaweed and form a dense carpet . The colour varies with the light conditions .
Calcareous deposits in its structure gives it a hard and rigid texture.

Ref: 7679

Date: 10/10/2010

Location: Rock Pool / Manorbier .

Coral weed

"Corallina Officinalis" .
This is a red seaweed, found commonly in pools on rocky shores. In rock pools it can be
the dominant seaweed and form a dense carpet . The colour varies with the light conditions .
Calcareous deposits in its structure gives it a hard and rigid texture.

Ref: 7679

Date: 10/10/2010

Location: Rock Pool / Manorbier .