MELANOSPERME®. 65 
its tufted fronds is from 6in. to 16in. It is found in rock pools between 
tide marks. The fronds are tubular, but here and there slightly con- 
Fie. 68. Asperococcus compressus, 
stricted, rounded at the tip and attenuated at the base, the root being a 
minute disk. The illustration represents a complete plant of the species. 
Fig. 69. Asperococcus echinatus, 
The colour in early growth is a pale olive, turning toa dark brown at 
maturity. The fruit is always abundantly produced, often completely 
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