Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Sargassum
Classification
Family
Genus
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, Kermadec Ecological Region and District, Kermadec Islands Nature Reserve, Southern Kermadec Islands group, Cheeseman Island (western side near landing just north of "Cyperus Gully")
Field Collection Date
24 May 2011
Field Collection Notes
Saxicolous at low tide mark on wave worn hydrothermally altered rock and sinter. Very uncommon and the few plants seen extremely difficult to collect on account of savage surge operating at the time of my visit to the island. Thallus when fresh dark brown, growth habit tufted, erect.
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-30.53561, -178.56842 (± 100 m)
-178.56842, -178.56842 (± 100 m)
Last Update
22 Sep 2021
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