Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Gloeocapsa crepidinum (Thuret) Thuret
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Manukau Harbour, Kakamatua Bay
Field Collection Date
05 Mar 2011
Field Collection Notes
Growing near the base of upper intertidal shaded sandstone cliff faces, with some freshwater seepage. Forming crusts associated with Wittrockiella & an epiphytic filamentous green alga attached to Wittrockiella salina. A coccoid (unicellular) species. Firm, brownish, gelatinous pustules. Local
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.0075, 174.59278
174.59278, 174.59278
Last Update
11 May 2023 01:30
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