General Description
Simple to irregularly branched alga arising from slender naked runner (stolon). Branchlets (ramuli) flat and straight to slightly curved ending in a spiny tip. Arranged in an alternate pattern on opposite sides of main stem (axis) on one plane. Medium green. Up to 10 cm long (thallus).
Biology
Tropical species of this genus are used for ornamental decoration in household aquariums.
Habitat
Deep subtidal reefs, to depth of 40 m.
Reefs
Distribution guide
South Australia and Victoria.
Species Group
Seaweeds and seagrasses › Green algae
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
10 cm
Diet
Photosynthetic - sunlight
Commercial Species
No
Global Dispersal
Native to Australia
Identify
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed