Sea fern [Halopteris diaphana]
Description
Halopteris diaphana, known as Sea fern, is a brown algal species found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the Caribbean Sea. It inhabits rocky substrates in shallow reefs. The species is characterized by its delicate, fern-like thalli that branch dichotomously and its light brown to olive-green color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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| Family |
Calyptoblastea
Lafoeidae
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| Genus |
Halopteris
Halopteris
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