Red Seaweed

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Plocamium

Description Plocamium is a red seaweed that belongs to the family Plocamiaceae. It is commonly found in the intertidal zone of rocky shores in temperate regions worldwide. Plocamium has a unique morphology with flattened branches that are broad at the base and taper towards the tips. The branches are typically 5-30 cm long and 1-4 mm wide. Plocamium is an…