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Cladophora is a genus of reticulated filamentous green algae in the class Ulvophyceae. They may be referred to as reticulated algae , branching algae , [ 1 ] or blanket weed . [ 2 ] The genus has a worldwide distribution and is harvested for use as a food and medicine.
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First named Oedogoniaceen (in German), the name Oedogoniales is derived from the Latin oedos (meaning swelling or tumor) and gonos (meaning offspring or seed). This name describes the morphology that Hirn witnessed during Oedogonium sexual and asexual reproduction and later described in his publication, “Monographie und iconographie der Oedogoniaceen."
Cladophora vagabunda is a species of marine green algae in the family Cladophoraceae. It has a worldwide distribution. It has a worldwide distribution. References
These algae are popular with aquarium hobbyists. Dumping of aquarium specimens into waterways has led to the establishment of nonnative Chaetomorpha populations, which degrades ecosystems when the algae become invasive species.
Other well-known members include Caulerpa, Codium, Acetabularia, Cladophora, Trentepohlia and Monostroma. The Ulvophytes are diverse in their morphology and their habitat. Most are seaweeds such as those listed above. Others, such as Rhizoclonium, Pithophora and some species of Cladophora live in fresh water [5] and in some areas are considered ...
Cladophora socialis is a species of green algae. Distribution. Cladophora socialis is found in many locations over the world including the Atlantic Ocean and ...