Hydroclathrus
| Hydroclathrus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Chromalveolata |
| Division: | Heterokontophyta |
| Class: | Phaeophyceae |
| Order: | Ectocarpales |
| Family: | Chordariaceae |
| Genus: | Hydroclathrus Bory de Saint-Vincent, 1825 |
Hydroclathrus is a genus of perforate brown alga comprising four species. Its pores give it the appearance of a worn-out dishcloth, with the unevenly sized holes taking the majority of the surface area. They have thickened rims.[1]
Species
The valid species currently considered to belong to this genus are:
- H. clathratus
- H. stephanosorus
- H. tenuis
- H. tumulis
External links
References
- Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Hydroclathrus". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ↑ Lobban, Christopher S; Wynne, Michael James (1981). The Biology of seaweeds. ISBN 978-0-520-04585-9.
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