Desmarestia

Desmarestia
Desmarestia viridis
Scientific classification
(unranked): SAR
Division: Heterokontophyta
Class: Phaeophyceae
Order: Desmarestiales
Family: Desmarestiaceae
Genus: Desmarestia
J.V.Lamouroux, 1813

Desmarestia is a genus of brown algae found worldwide. Members of this genus can be either annual or perennial.[1] Annual members of this genus can produce and store sulfuric acid in intracellular vacuoles. When exposed to air they release the acid, thereby destroying themselves and nearby seaweeds in the process. They are found in shallow intertidal areas.[1]

Species

AlgaeBase lists 32 currently accepted species within the genus Desmarestia, not including variations and subspecies.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 M.D. Guiry. "Desmarestia J.V.Lamouroux". AlgaeBase. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
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