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Porphyra tenera

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Family: Bangiaceae · Genus: Porphyra

Porphyra tenera

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Pyropia tenera, also known as gim or nori, is a red algal species in the genus Pyropia. The specific name, tenera, means "delicate" and alludes to its small size. It typically grows to lengths between 20 and 50 cm. It is most typically found in the western Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

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