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which develop into new gametophyte plants. The encrusting tetrasporophyte form is known as
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are also present in this seaweed. The landlady's wig could be confused with
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are formed on the female frond. These produce a second
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461:generation, giving rise to a
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991:Protists described in 1836
552:. Vol. 1 Rhodophyta.
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521:(Hudson) E.M.Fries, 1836"
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467:tetraspores
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447:gametangial
390:phycocyanin
374:dichotomous
360:Description
187:Fucus albus
21:Desmarestia
980:Categories
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497:References
424:rock pools
85:Rhodophyta
81:Division:
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301:F.Schmitz
169:E.M.Fries
133:Species:
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343:red alga
290:C.Agardh
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345:in the
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171:, 1836
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