Codium dwarkense

Codium dwarkense is a species of seaweed in the Codiaceae family.[1]

Codium dwarkense
Scientific classification
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Ulvophyceae
Order: Bryopsidales
Family: Codiaceae
Genus: Codium
Species:
C. dwarkense
Binomial name
Codium dwarkense
Børgesen

The erect to decumbent thallus is attached to a spongy base.

It is found in the intertidal and subtidal zones.

In Western Australia is found along the coast in Kimberley and Pilbara regions.[1] It is also found off the east coast of Africa, islands of the Indian Ocean and coasts of south west Asia.[2]

References

  1. "Codium dwarkense". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
  2. Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2017). "Codium dwarkense Børgesen". Algaebase. National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
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