Codium galeatum
Species of seaweed
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Codium galeatum is a species of seaweed in the Codiaceae family.[1]
| Codium galeatum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Archaeplastida |
| Clade: | Viridiplantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Ulvophyceae |
| Order: | Bryopsidales |
| Family: | Codiaceae |
| Genus: | Codium |
| Species: | C. galeatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Codium galeatum | |
The firm, erect medium green thallus with regular dichotomous branches typically grows to a height of 1 metre (3 ft).
It is commonly found on rough water coasts from the low tide mark to a depth of 37 metres (121 ft).
In Western Australia it is found along the coast in Mid West, extending down to the southern coast.[1] It extends as far as Ballina in New South Wales and is found along Tasmanian coasts.