species: Galaxaura sp. in Lizard Island area: all known taxa (Lizard Island Field Guide)
Galaxaura sp.


©Anne Hoggett: Galaxaura sp. in a cavern on the northern side of Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Galaxaura sp. in a cavern on the northern side of Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Galaxaura sp. in a cavern on the northern side of Lizard Island.
Kingdom Plantae
Division Rhodophyta
Class Florideophyceae
Order Nemaliales
Family Galaxauraceae
Genus Galaxaura
Species Galaxaura sp.

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Distinguishing features

Firm, cylindrical branches covered thickly with fine hairs.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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Distribution

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References

References that assist with identification

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