Codium galeatum | |
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Scientific classification | |
(unranked): | Viridiplantae |
Division: | Chlorophyta |
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.
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