Biology:Champia novae-zelandiae

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Short description: Species of seaweed

Champia novae-zelandiae
Scientific classification edit
(unranked): Archaeplastida
Division: Rhodophyta
Class: Florideophyceae
Order: Rhodymeniales
Family: Champiaceae
Genus: Champia
Species:
C. novae-zelandiae
Binomial name
Champia novae-zelandiae
(J.D.Hooker & Harvey) Harvey

Champia novae-zelandiae is a species of seaweed.[1]

Description

A small red algae that lives in the sea.

Range

New Zealand.

Habitat

This species is found in the intertidal zone, as well as slightly deeper.[2]

Ecology

Champia novae-zelandiae can attach to other seaweeds.[2]

Etymology

The species name comes from the location where it is found, in New Zealand.

Taxonomy

Champia novae-zelandiae contains the following varieties:

  • Champia novae-zelandiae var. dolchipoda[1]
  • Champia novae-zelandiae var. novae-zelandiae[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q49632124 entry