Thread branch weed [Halopteris scoparia]
Description
Halopteris scoparia, also known as Thread branch weed, is an algal species of the family Sargassaceae. It is common in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North Africa. The species is characterized by its slender, thread-like thalli that branch irregularly, and its ability to tolerate a wide range of water temperatures and salinities.
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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