🌿 Identification Guide

How to Identify Furcellariaceae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Furcellariaceae?

Furcellariaceae species are classified in the order Gigartinales, class Florideophyceae, kingdom Plantae. The family contains 2 accepted species.

2 species · Plantae · Order Gigartinales

Furcellariaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Gigartinales, class Florideophyceae. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

It has two distinct ecotypes: attached and loose-lying (drifting) thallus forms, which were previously classified as Furcellaria fastigiata f.

For instant identification in the field, use the iNature app — AI-powered, works offline.

Representative Furcellariaceae Species

Furcellaria lumbricalis (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux

Furcellaria lumbricalis is a common North Atlantic red macroalga harvested to pr…

Browse all 2 Furcellariaceae species →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Furcellariaceae?

Furcellariaceae plants belong to the Gigartinales order in the Plantae kingdom. It has two distinct ecotypes: attached and loose-lying (drifting) thallus forms, which were previously classified as Furcellaria fastigiata f. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Furcellariaceae?

Furcellariaceae is classified in the order Gigartinales, class Florideophyceae, phylum Rhodophyta. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer

Start Exploring Nature Today

Download iNature for free. 10 identifications on us. No account needed. No credit card required.

Download Free on App Store