Fucus digitatus, kelp
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Fucus digitatus, kelp
Plate 162 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, by Mary Dawson Turner
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Alga Algae Algal Brown Alga Brown Algae Chromalveolata Chromista Eukaryote Eukaryotic Fucaceae Fucales Fucus Heterokontophyta Kelp Laminariales Mary Dawson Mary Dawson Turner Phaeophyceae Protist Protista Turner Bladder Wrack Bladderwrack Fucus Vesiculosus
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Plate 162 from Fuci, or Coloured Figures and Descriptions of the Plants referred to by Botanists to the Genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, presents a stunning illustration of the common kelp, Fucus digitatus, also known as bladder wrack. This eukaryotic alga, belonging to the Phaeophyceae division of the Chromista kingdom, is a prominent member of the brown algal group, Laminariales, and the family Fucaceae. The intricately detailed drawing by Mary Dawson Turner showcases the thallus of F. digitatus, which is characterized by its flat, blade-like structure and the presence of air-filled bladder-like sacs, or pneumatocysts, that help the plant float and remain attached to the rocky shore. The illustration also highlights the holdfast, a complex structure anchoring the plant to the substrate, and the reproductive structures, including the small, cylindrical sporangia and the elongated, filamentous gametangia. Fucus digitatus is a widely distributed species, found in the intertidal zones of the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. It plays a crucial role in the marine ecosystem, providing food and shelter for various organisms, and contributing to the formation of rocky reefs. The brown algae, or phaeophytes, are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that exhibit complex morphology and life cycles, making them fascinating subjects for scientific study and artistic representation. Mary Dawson Turner's meticulous illustrations, showcased in Fuci, remain an invaluable resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike, providing a window into the beauty and diversity of the brown algal world.
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