Distribution in scandinavian waters | Maximum length: 8-15 cm. Appearance: Dark coloured, often with a bushy appearance and claw-like branch tips. The darker bands on the main branches (best seen under a microscope) and notice the joints between the central cells. It resembles certain specie of the Polysiphonia family. Depth: 0,5-20 m. Environment: Commonly grows on larger and coarser algae, and on rocks and cliffs. Classification: Ceramium rubrum is a member of the red algae group. |