Codium duthiae
Codium duthiae is a species of seaweed in the Codiaceae family.[1]
| Codium duthiae | |
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| Herbarium specimen of Codium duthiae | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Phylum: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Ulvophyceae |
| Order: | Bryopsidales |
| Family: | Codiaceae |
| Genus: | Codium |
| Species: | C. duthiae |
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| Codium duthiae | |
The epilithic green marine alga typically grows to a height of 60 centimetres (24 in). It has a discoid holdfast with spongy erect fronds on terete branches.
It is found on coastal area with light to moderate water movement from the low tide mark to a depth of 25 metres (82 ft)
In Western Australia is found along the coast near Shark Bay extending down around the south coast.[1] Its range extends around southern Australia to Victoria and northern Tasmania
References
- "Codium duthiae". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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