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Name derivation:
Classification:
Neomeris J.V. Lamouroux, 1816; 7 of 33 species descriptions are currently accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2016). Order Dasycladales; Family Dasycladaceae
Morphology:
Siphonous (coenocytic) unicell, worm-like cylinder up to 2.5 cm long, with a tuft of short hairs at the apex and 30 to 40 whorled lateral branches. Many discoid chloroplasts. Calcified in circular bands.
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Habitat:
Tropical and subtropical oceans in shallow areas from near-surface to depths of 3o m..
References:
Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry 2016. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 30 October 2013. Lamouroux, J.V.F. (1816). Histoire des polypiers coralligènes flexibles, vulgairement nommés zoophytes. pp. [i]-lxxxiv, chart, [1]-560, [560, err], pls I-XIX, uncol. by author. Caen: De l'imprimerie de F. Poisson.