出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2010/11/19 16:07 UTC 版)
Apophlaea is a genus of thalloid alga comprising two species, both from 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.