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feather seaweed
Bryopsis plumosa (Hudson) C.Agardh, 1823
PlantsAlgaeChlorophyceae (green algae)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticNorth-West AtlanticChannel & NorthReunion IslandNew CaledoniaPolynesiaRed Sea
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- Hen penBritish English
- FedertangGerman (Germany)
- Bryopsis plumeuxFrench (France)
- BryopsisFrench (France)
- VederwierDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
- Bryopsis plumosa
- Ulva plumosa
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Sources
- KUBALA Sylvie, ZIEMSKI Frédéric, WACQUANT Claude, LAMARE Véronique in : DORIS, 25/08/2018 : Bryopsis plumosa (Hudson) C. Agardh, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2032
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Bryopsis plumosa (Hudson) C.Agardh, 1823, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/918
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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