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Codium galeatum

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Species of seaweed

Codium galeatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Clade: Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: UTC clade
Order: Bryopsidales
Family: Codiaceae
Genus: Codium
Species: C. galeatum
Binomial name
Codium galeatum
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Codium galeatum is a species of seaweed in the Codiaceae family.

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. It extends as far as Ballina in New South Wales and is found along Tasmanian coasts.

References

  1. ^ "Codium galeatum". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Taxon identifiers
Codium galeatum
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