Gracilaria corticata J. Agardh

Order
Family
   Genus
Gracilariales
Gracilariaceae
Gracilaria

Gracilaria corticata J. Agardh

Characteristics

Plants 10-12cm long, the thallus consists of bundles of flat and much divided blades with 2-3 mm broad segments; branching is dichotomous in young blades; in older plants numerous marginal projections line the edges of the segments in a pinnate fashion; they are ½-2 cm long; the colour of the plants vary from deep purple to grass green.

Distribution : Dwarka,Okha (Gujarat), Bombay, Malvan, Ratnagiri, (Maharashtra) Goa, Karwar. Honawar, Bhatkal (Karnataka)

Ecological status : Intertidal zone.

IUCN status :NE

Uses : It can be used for agae production, food, animal feed

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