Biology:Hydroclathrus clathratus
Hydroclathrus clathratus is a species of brown algae, of the phylum Ochrophyta.[1] It is a yellowish-brown net-like algae that can be found in almost every ocean.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Diaphoretickes |
| Clade: | SAR |
| Clade: | Stramenopiles |
| Phylum: | Gyrista |
| Subphylum: | Ochrophytina |
| Class: | Phaeophyceae |
| Order: | Ectocarpales |
| Family: | Scytosiphonaceae |
| Genus: | Hydroclathrus |
| Species: | H. clathratus
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| Hydroclathrus clathratus (C.Agardh) M.Howe
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Description
Hydroclathratus clathratus is formed as a porous netlike masses with a range in color from light tan or yellow to medium brown, typically 10-25 cm in diameter with a height of 3-15 cm.[3][4] They are generally spherical and hollow as it develops, becoming very convoluted with countless perforations of varying sizes and shapes.[2] Typically though, these perforations are round or oval shaped holes that range in layout and can be 2 mm to 4 cm long.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This species is widespread and can be found from temperate to tropical areas in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.[5] They are typically in shallow reef flats and mid- to low-depth intertidal pools.[2] They can sometimes be found in high intertidal pools, and can be found as deep as 33m.[4] They're frequently found growing on rocks, with mixed species, or as epiphytes.[2][6]
Human use
Hydroclathratus clathratus are sometimes used for human consumption, typically in salads.[5] It is also used as animal feed and fertilizer.[5]
References
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species". https://www.marinespecies.org/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Hydroclathrus clathratus". http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/botany/algaekey/html/hydclat.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Western Australian Herbarium, Biodiversity and Conservation Science. "Florabase—the Western Australian Flora" (in en). https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/26949.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Abbott, Isabella Aiona (2004). Marine green and brown algae of the Hawaiian Islands. John M. Huisman, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Honolulu, Hawaiʻi: Bishop Museum Press. ISBN 1-58178-030-3. OCLC 52929144. https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52929144.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Hydroclathrus clathratus, Hydroclathrus : fisheries". https://www.sealifebase.ca/summary/Hydroclathrus-clathratus.html.
- ↑ Huisman, John M. (2007). Hawaiian reef plants. Isabella Aiona Abbott, Celia Marie Smith, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Sea Grant College Program. Honolulu, Hawaiʻi: University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program. ISBN 1-929054-04-1. OCLC 123040861. https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123040861.
Wikidata ☰ Q29869821 entry
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