Halimeda
macroloba Decaisne
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Halimedaceae
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Halimeda
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Halimeda
macroloba Decaisne
Characteristics
The
thallus is erect, flat and moderately calcified and grow up to 19
cm tall extending the long, bulbous holfast which may extend to 5
cm.
Basal segment is somewhat cunueate (wedged
shaped, broad above and tapering to the base) or ractangular with
slightly expanded anteior portion supporting two or more separate
segments, each of which support several younger segments all togather
forming fan shaped unit; segments are generally flabellate with dull
surface measuring 1.2 - 3.6 cm broad, 1.5 - 2 cm tall and 1-2.3 mm
thick, upper margin is entire undulate (wavy) to deeply lobed.
Distribution
: Lakshadweep.
Ecological
status : Intertidal zone.
IUCN
status :NE
Culture/Cultivation
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