APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

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Green Guano Weed
Prasiola calophylla
- small patches in foreground 1

Green Guano Weed
Prasiola calophylla
- at foot of iron post 1

Green Guano Weed
Prasiola calophylla
- individual plant 1

Green Guano Weed
Prasiola calophylla
- with 0.1mm division rule 1

Green Guano Weed
Prasiola calophylla
- cell arrangement 1

Green Guano Weed
Prasiola calophylla
- cell arrangement 2

Species found under an iron post on side of harbour. Found opposite the dry dock at the rear of Penzance Harbour, Penzance, Cornwall. SW4749030190. 08.01.15.

This species is a terrestrial algae that commonly occurs in maritime areas. Species can be found at the foot of posts and walls where dogs urinate.

Thanks to Professor Michael Guiry for identifying this species.

AlgaeBase is a database of information on algae that includes terrestrial, marine and freshwater organisms.

The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help

people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.