Lobophora (alga)

For the moth genus, see Lobophora (moth).
Lobophora
Scientific classification
(unranked): SAR
Superphylum: Heterokonta
Class: Phaeophyceae
Order: Dictyotales
Family: Dictyotaceae
Genus: Lobophora
J. Agardh, 1817[1]
Species
See text
Synonyms

Gymnosorus J.Agardh, 1894 Pocockiella Papenfuss, 1943

Lobophora is a genus of thalloid brown alga comprising approximately ten species. The thalli are flattened against the substrate or erect and grow from a matted, rhizoidal holdfast. The fronds are up to 20 cm (8 in) long and are broadly fan-shaped or have irregularly arranged lateral branches. The sporangial sori are scattered on both surfaces of the thalli or are arranged in concentric bands.[2]

Species

The species currently recognised are:[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Guiry, Michael D. (2013). "Lobophora J.Agardh, 1894". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  2. Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M (2013). "Lobophora J.Agardh, 1894: 21". AlgaeBase. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
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