Cryptostoma

Cryptostomata (singular: cryptostoma) are anatomical structures found in some species of Fucus and not in Pelvetia canaliculata. They are conceptacles, sterile cavities, producing only hairs.[1][2]They are found on the lamina of Fucus serratus. Colourless tufts of hairs can be seen issuing from them.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Fletcher, R.L. 1987. Seaweeds of the British Isles Volume 3 Fucophyceae (Phaeophyceae). p. 302. British Museum (Natural History). ISBN 0-565-00992-3
  2. ↑ Round, F.E. 1965. The Biology of the Algae. p.21. Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd
  3. ↑ Dickinson, C.I. 1963. British Seaweeds. p.101 & 224. The Kew Series
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