Species:

Porphyra linearisGreville

Smal fjørehinne in Norwegian Nynorsk
Smal fjærehinne in Norwegian Bokmål

Classification

The species Porphyra linearis belongs to:

Photos

Photos of Porphyra linearis (4):

  • Photo of Porphyra linearis
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1 of 4: Habit

Photo of Porphyra linearis
Photo: © Vivian HusaTerms of use

2 of 4: Habit

Photo of Porphyra linearis
Individuals has the shape of a long, narrow blade Photo: © Kjersti SjøtunTerms of use

3 of 4: Close-up showing attachment disc and small stipe

Photo of Porphyra linearis
Photo: © Kjersti SjøtunTerms of use

4 of 4: Specimens in the splash-zone during low tide

Photo of Porphyra linearis
This species is present during winter and spring-time in Norway. It has a long and narrow thallus (approximately 1x10 cm) rising from a small disc and grows on the upper shore. Photo: © Vivian HusaTerms of use

Closest relatives

Other species in the same genus (Porphyra):

  • Porphyra dioicaJ. Brodie & L. M. Irvine
  • Porphyra purpurea(Roth) C. Agardh
    • Purpurfjørehinne in Norwegian Nynorsk
    • Purpurfjærehinne in Norwegian Bokmål
  • Porphyra umbilicalisKützing (4)
    • Vanlig fjørehinne in Norwegian Nynorsk
    • Vanlig fjærehinne in Norwegian Bokmål
    • Nori in English