Codium galeatum

Codium galeatum
Scientific classification
(unranked):Viridiplantae
Class:Ulvophyceae
Order:Bryopsidales
Family:Codiaceae
Genus:Codium
Species: C. galeatum
Binomial name
Codium galeatum

Codium galeatum is a species of seaweed in the Codiaceae family.[1]

The firm, erect medium green thallus with regular dichotomous branches typically grows to a height of 1 metre (3 ft).

It is commonly found on rough water coasts from the low tide mark to a depth of 37 metres (121 ft).

In Western Australia it is found along the coast in Mid West, extending down to the southern coast.[1] It extends as far as Ballina in New South Wales and is found along Tasmanian coasts.

References

  1. 1 2 "Codium galeatum". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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