species: Dichotomaria sibogae cf. in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Dichotomaria sibogae cf.


©Anne Hoggett: Dichotomaria sibogae cf. in a cavern on the northern side of Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Dichotomaria sibogae cf. in a cavern on the northern side of Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Rhodophyta
Class Florideophyceae
Order Nemaliales
Family Galaxauraceae
Genus Dichotomaria
Species Dichotomaria sibogae cf.

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

Colours

                        

Distinguishing features

Flat branches with thickened edges that divide into two; firm, chalky texture.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Synonyms

Similar taxa

  • Plantae: species: Dichotomaria marginata
    was thought to be widespread but DNA evidence shows it is restricted to the Atlantic Ocean. This flattened form in the Indo-Pacific is probably D. sibogae but that remains to be confirmed (John Huisman, pers. comm., Sep 2020).

Distribution

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References

References that assist with identification

  • Edgar, G. (2019). Tropical Marine Life of Australia New Holland Publishers, London.