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Classification:
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Padina Adanson 1763; 52 of 74 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and guiry 2016).Order Dictyotales; Family Dictyotaceae |
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Thalli up to 20 cm in length, two to eight cells thick, broad blades calcified on one or both surfaces. Growth by marginal row of apical cells. |
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Habitat: |
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Tropical to temperate oceans, shallow.
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References: |
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Adanson, M. (1763). Familles des plantes. II. Partie [Vol. 2]. pp. [1-24], [i-iii], [1]-640. Paris: Chez Vincent, Imprimeur-Librarie de Mgr le Comte de Provence, rue S. Servin. Guiry, M.D., and G.M. Guiry 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 16 January 2013. |
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