A globular shaped brown algae that is hollow and gas filled it attaches to rock surfaces as well larger algae or seagrasses. It is one of several bubble-like seaweeds.

The common name comes from the idea that it attaches to smaller oysters and during rougher weather can break them free and float away with them.

At a glance

Habitat Intertidal reefs and shallow subtidal rocky reefs, also on larger algae or seagrass, to depth of 6 m.
Size Can grow to around 15cm
Origin Native
Distribution Around the coast of Australia but is common world wide
Descriptions
Distribution
Around the coast of Australia but is common world wide
Habitat
Intertidal reefs and shallow subtidal rocky reefs, also on larger algae or seagrass, to depth of 6 m.
Size
Can grow to around 15cm
Common Name Oyster Thief
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomChromista
PhylumOchrophyta
ClassPhaeophyceae
SubclassFucophycidae
OrderEctocarpales
FamilyScytosiphonaceae
GenusColpomenia
SpeciesColpomenia sinuosa
Synonyms

Synonyms

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