Palmophyllum

Palmophyllum is a genus of alga.[1][2] This genus is known to grow in low light conditions and at depth.[2] The known distribution of this genus is being extended as deeper waters are explored.[2]

Palmophyllum
Scientific classification
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Palmophyllophyceae
Order: Palmophyllales
Family: Palmophyllaceae
Genus: Palmophyllum
Kutzing, 1847

Species
  • Palmophyllum crassum (Naccari 1828) Rabenhorst 1868
  • Palmophyllum foliaceum West 1907
  • Palmophyllum umbracola Nelson & Ryan 1986[2]

References
  1. Kutzing, F. T. (1847). "Tabulae phycologicae". Oder, Abbildungen der Tange. 1 (3–5): 27–36.
  2. W. A., Nelson (2013). New Zealand seaweeds : an illustrated guide. Wellington, New Zealand: Te Papa Press. p. 20. ISBN 9780987668813. OCLC 841897290.
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