Apophlaea | |
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Apophlaea sinclairii by Peter de Lange | |
Scientific classification | |
Clade: | Archaeplastida |
Division: | Rhodophyta |
Class: | Florideophyceae |
Order: | Hildenbrandiales |
Family: | Hildenbrandiaceae |
Genus: | Apophlaea J.D.Hooker & Harvey, 1845 |
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Apophlaea is a genus of thalloid algae that is endemic to New Zealand. Species in the genus are found in the high intertidal zone on New Zealand's coasts. Specimens can reach around 15 cm in size. The thalli take a crustose form, but also contain upright, branching frond-like protrusions that reach 5–8 cm in height. Secondary pit connections and secondary pit connectionsare present in the organisms. Apophlaea reproduces by means of conceptacles; it produces tetraspores.
It is notable for its symbiotic relationship with certain fungi. Despite its unusual morphology, molecular systematics, along with its zoned tetrasporangia borne in conceptacles with a single opening, place it within the Hildenbrandiales.
The algae are resistant to both U-V radiation and desiccation, allowing them to thrive in intertidal settings. Indeed, they can resume almost full photosynthesis just minutes after losing 95% of their tissue water.
Species
There are three species in the genus Apophlaea:
- Apophlaea darchinoae Webby, Thorn & M.Preuss, 2022
- Apophlaea lyallii J.D.Hooker & Harvey, 1855
- Apophlaea sinclairii J.D.Hooker & Harvey, 1845
References
- Nelson, Nelson, W. A. (2013). New Zealand seaweeds : an illustrated guide. Wellington, New Zealand: Te Papa Press. p. 142. ISBN 9780987668813. OCLC 841897290.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Sherwood, A. R.; Sheath, R. G. (2003). "Systematics of the Hildenbrandiales (Rhodophyta): Gene Sequence and Morphometric Analyses of Global Collections". Journal of Phycology. 39 (2): 409–422. doi:10.1046/j.1529-8817.2003.01050.x.
- Garbary, D. (2007). "The Margin of the Sea". ALGAE AND CYANOBACTERIA IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS. Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Vol. 11. pp. 173–191. doi:10.1007/978-1-4020-6112-7_9.
- Saunders, G. W.; Bailey, J. C. (1999). "Molecular Systematic Analyses Indicate That the Enigmatic Apophlaea is a Member of the Hildenbrandiales (Rhodophyta, Florideophycidae)". Journal of Phycology. 35: 171. doi:10.1046/j.1529-8817.1999.3510171.x.
- Sherwood, A. R.; Sheath, R. G. (2003). "Systematics of the Hildenbrandiales (Rhodophyta): Gene Sequence and Morphometric Analyses of Global Collections". Journal of Phycology. 39 (2): 409–422. doi:10.1046/j.1529-8817.2003.01050.x.
- Selosse, M.; Le Tacon, F. (1998). "The land flora: a phototroph-fungus partnership?". Trends in Ecology & Evolution. 13: 15–28. doi:10.1016/S0169-5347(97)01230-5.
- Saunders, G. W.; Bailey, J. C. (1999). "Molecular Systematic Analyses Indicate That the Enigmatic Apophlaea is a Member of the Hildenbrandiales (Rhodophyta, Florideophycidae)". Journal of Phycology. 35: 171. doi:10.1046/j.1529-8817.1999.3510171.x.
- Garbary, D. (2007). "The Margin of the Sea". ALGAE AND CYANOBACTERIA IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS. Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Vol. 11. pp. 173–191. doi:10.1007/978-1-4020-6112-7_9.
- Garbary, D. (2007). "The Margin of the Sea". ALGAE AND CYANOBACTERIA IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS. Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Vol. 11. pp. 173–191. doi:10.1007/978-1-4020-6112-7_9.
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Apophlaea Harvey, 1845". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
External links
- Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Apophlaea". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- http://thinkoholic.com/pic.php?l=de&resize=1&s=396&img=4194
- http://www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/habitat/rsred.htm
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