STAUROMEDUSAE UK

An online guide to the Stalked jellyfish (Stauromedusae) found
around the coastal waters of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Includes notes on their identification, and where and how to find them.

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Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- oarweed 1

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- holdfast 1

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- holdfast 2

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- holdfast 3

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- oval stipe / cross section 1

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- oval stipe / cross section 2

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- at low spring tide 1

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- at low spring tide 2

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- at low spring tide 3

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- at low spring tide 4

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- at low spring tide 5

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- holdfast 4

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- blade base 1

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- underwater 1

Oarweed or Tangle
Laminaria digitata
- in water 1

A common species around the coasts of Devon and Cornwall; images taken at various location. Latest images were taken on reef in front of Albert Pier, Penzance, Cornwall. 01.08.11. SW4775330342.

Scientific and European Names:
Laminaria digitata, Oarweed, Tangle, Kelp, Braggair, Fingertang, Gladgesteeld vingerwier, Laminaire digitee, Laminarie digitada.