Chorda lomentaria, seaweed
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Chorda lomentaria, seaweed
Plate from Algae Danmonienses: or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire by Mary Wyatt. 1834-1840
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Alga Algae Algal Brown Alga Brown Algae Chromalveolata Chromista Eukaryote Eukaryotic Heterokontophyta Kelp Laminariales Mary Wyatt Phaeophyceae Protist Protista Wyatt
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This stunning plate, titled "Chorda lomentaria" from Mary Wyatt's seminal work "Algae Danmonienses: or dried specimens of Marine Plants, principally collected in Devonshire," showcases the intricate beauty of Chorda lomentaria, a species of brown alga or seaweed. Mary Wyatt (1808-1892), an English botanist and illustrator, meticulously documented this eukaryotic organism, which belongs to the phylum Heterokontophyta and the class Phaeophyceae, within the subclass Laminariales. Chorda lomentaria, also known as the "fringe kelp," is a brown alga that grows in the intertidal zone of the North Atlantic Ocean. Its name derives from the Greek words "chorda," meaning a cord or string, and "lomentaria," meaning bearing loments, which are small, cylindrical, and bead-like structures. The illustration reveals the complex structure of Chorda lomentaria, with its lamina or blade, stipe or stem, and holdfast or root. The lamina is characterized by its laminated or layered structure, while the stipe is covered in small, round, and tubular rhizoids that anchor the seaweed to the substrate. This exquisite plate is an essential contribution to the study of marine algae during the 19th century, providing a detailed and accurate record of Chorda lomentaria's morphology. Wyatt's work was groundbreaking, as it focused on the documentation of marine algae, a field that was then just beginning to be explored. Her illustrations remain valuable resources for researchers and enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the marine environment.
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