General Description

Multiple stems (stipes) with distinctive narrowing near nodes. Branching occurs throughout from each node creating a tufted appearance. Holdfast root-like (rhizoidal) and matted. Dark green. Up to 15 cm long (thallus).

Biology

This coarse tufted seaweed sometimes grows as an epiphyte on seagrass such as Amphibolis antartica.

Habitat

Intertidal reef, tidal pools, subtidal reef, sheltered and open coasts, to depth of 5 m.

Reefs

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Worldwide.

Species Group

Seaweeds and seagrasses › Green algae

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

15 cm

Diet

Photosynthetic - sunlight

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Identify

• Seaweeds and seagrasses

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed