How to Identify Codiaceae
Codiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Bryopsidales, class Ulvophyceae. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Codiaceae Species
Codium bursa (Olivi) C.Agardh
Codium bursa (Olivi) C.Agardh
Codium bursa is a dark green spongy marine alga found in the northeastern Atlant…
Codium fragile (Suringar) Har.
Codium fragile (Suringar) Har.
Codium fragile, nicknamed dead man's fingers, is a dark green siphonous green al…
Codium setchellii N.L.Gardner
Codium setchellii N.L.Gardner
Codium setchellii is a rare cushion-forming East Pacific seaweed with unusual si…
Codium tomentosum Stackh.
Codium tomentosum Stackh.
Codium tomentosum is a native Atlantic sponge-like alga that maintains stable po…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Codiaceae?
Codiaceae plants belong to the Bryopsidales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Codiaceae?
Codiaceae is classified in the order Bryopsidales, class Ulvophyceae, phylum Chlorophyta. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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