A red to brownish coloured red algae that is multi-branched and segmented with short clustered branches (tuft-like) arising from non-calcified joints

At a glance

Habitat Intertidal and subtidal along rocky reefs in moderate to rough waters
Size Thallus can grow to around 15cm long
Origin Native
Distribution South America, Pacific Islands and Australia.
Descriptions
Distribution
South America, Pacific Islands and Australia.
Habitat
Intertidal and subtidal along rocky reefs in moderate to rough waters
Size
Thallus can grow to around 15cm long
Common Name Red Seaweed
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumRhodophyta
ClassFlorideophyceae
SubclassCorallinophycidae
OrderCorallinales
FamilyCorallinaceae
GenusMetagoniolithon
SpeciesMetagoniolithon radiatum
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