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Codium muelleri

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Codium muelleri
herbarium sheet of the type specimen of Codium muelleri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Clade: Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: UTC clade
Order: Bryopsidales
Family: Codiaceae
Genus: Codium
Species:
C. muelleri
Binomial name
Codium muelleri

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

The firm medium green erect thallus is usually around 25 centimetres (9.84 in) in height with repeatedly dichotomous branches.

It is found in sublittoral zones to a depth of 12 metres (39 ft) in rough to moderate water coasts.

In Western Australia is found along the coast in the Mid West region extending along the south coast and along as far as the east coast of Victoria.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Codium muelleri". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.