Fucus saccatus, kelp
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Fucus saccatus, kelp
Plate 241 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 Art And Illustration Botanical Illustration 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 241 from Fuci, or coloured figures and descriptions of the Plants referred to by botanists to the genus Fucus (1808-1819), Volume III, presents a captivating illustration of the common bladder wrack, Fucus saccatus. This exquisite botanical drawing, created by the renowned English botanical illustrator Mary Dawson Turner (1774-1850), showcases the intricate details of this brown alga, also known as the edible bladder wrack. Fucus saccatus, a member of the Phaeophyceae, or brown algae, is a heterokontophyte, meaning it possesses two flagella of different lengths. This protist, belonging to the Chromalveolata or Chromista phylum, is commonly found in the intertidal zones of the North Atlantic and North Sea. The illustration reveals the laminariales order and Fucaceae family to which Fucus saccatus belongs. The drawing highlights the thallus, or the vegetative body of the alga, which is characteristically flat and blade-like, with numerous small, air-filled bladder-like structures, or gas vesicles, visible along its surface. These bladder-like structures help the alga float and adjust to changing water levels. Mary Dawson Turner's meticulous attention to detail in this illustration allows us to appreciate the complex beauty of Fucus saccatus, a vital component of the marine ecosystem. The botanical illustration not only serves as a testament to Turner's artistic skill but also contributes to the scientific understanding of this fascinating brown alga.
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