Schottera nicaeensis is a species of red algae (Rhodophyta) similar to other small red algae particularly Phyllophora.
Description The thallus consists of short flat fronds rising from a prostrate terete branched holdfast and growing to a length of about 10 cm. It branches once or twice and bears terete proliferations at the tips.Dixon, P.S. and Irvine, L.M. 1977. Seaweeds of the British Isles. Volume 1 Rhodophyta Part I Introduction, Nemaliales, Gigartinales. British Museum (Natural History).
Distribution In Ireland, S. nicaeensis occurs in Portmuck, in Island Magee.Guiry, M.D. and Morton, O. 1976 Schottera nicaeensis (Lamour. ex Duby) Guiry et Hollenberg From Co. Antrim. Irish Naturalists' Journal. 18: 285 - 286 On the western shores of Great Britain, Portugal and in the Mediterranean.
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