Fucus crispus, kelp
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Fucus crispus, kelp
Plate 217 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 217 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 Fucus crispus, commonly known as bladder wrack or red alwrack. This exquisite drawing by Mary Dawson Turner, a renowned English botanical illustrator, showcases the intricate details of this brown alga, which is a member of the Phaeophyceae, or brown algae, and the order Laminariales, specifically the family Fucaceae. Fucus crispus is a heterokontophyte, a type of protist in the Chromalveolata or Chromista kingdom, characterized by the presence of flagella of different lengths and the presence of chloroplasts. The illustration reveals the thallus, or the vegetative body, of the alga, which is characterized by its lamina, or blade-like structure, and the presence of bladder-like air sacs, or vesicles, that give the alga its common name. Bladder wrack is a common and widely distributed marine alga, found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. It forms dense belts along the rocky shores, and its thallus can grow up to 50 cm long. The alga is an essential part of the marine ecosystem, providing food and shelter for various organisms, including fish and invertebrates. Mary Dawson Turner's illustration of Fucus crispus is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the marine world and the importance of careful observation and documentation in the field of botany. The intricate details of the drawing, from the delicate structures of the thallus to the air sacs, provide a window into the complex world of brown algae and the Chromalveolata kingdom. The illustration is not only a scientific record but also an artistic masterpiece, showcasing the skill and talent of Mary Dawson Turner as a botanical illustrator.
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