species: Dichotomaria marginata in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Dichotomaria marginata


©Anne: Dichotomaria marginata in a cavern on the northern side of Lizard Island.

©Anne: Dichotomaria marginata in a cavern on the northern side of Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Rhodophyta
Class Florideophyceae
Order Nemaliales
Family Galaxauraceae
Genus Dichotomaria
Species Dichotomaria marginata

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Distinguishing features

Flat branches with thickened edges that divide into two; firm, chalky texture.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Edgar, G. (2019). Tropical Marine Life of Australia New Holland Publishers, London.