Oarweed

Oarweed

Laminaria digitata
Scale 8 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

8 POINTS

Chromalveolata, Phaeophyceae

This brown algae is found low on the shore and gets its name from the finger like blades which can be up to 2m long.

Habitats: rocky shore


Graphic by UK Marine