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Hormophysa cuneiformis (J.F. Gmelin) P.C. Silva Wedgeshaped chain-weed |
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| Family: | Cystoseiraceae () | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm H (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 1 - 23 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean. | |||
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| Biology: | Shallow subtidal species often dominating on sand-covered rocks at or beyond low tide; the stiff woody thallus acts a settlement site for Pinctada (Pearl oyster) spat (Ref. 801). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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