Dictyota dichotoma

Dictyota dichotoma
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Size: Thallus 30 cm

Distribution: All SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: Rocky areas and reefs

Depth: Subtidal to 10+ metres

Dictyota dichotoma
Dictyota dichotoma
Dictyota dichotoma

This small brown algae grows in tufts of branches that dichotomously fork. The fronds often have a blue or green iridescent sheen. This species is found Australia-wide, as well as in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.