Chlorodesmis is a genus of green algae in the family Udoteaceae. [1] Algae in this genus produce the toxic diterpene chlorodesmin to defend themselves against generalist herbivores [2] This …

Turtle Weed native habitat, distribution, behavior & aquarium compatibility. Turtle Weed (Chlorodesmis fastigiata) is a form of green filamentous macroalgae that grows in thick clumps …

Chlorodesmis fastigiata, sometimes called turtle weed, [1] is a species of algae belonging to the family Udoteaceae. [2] C. fastigiata was originally described as Vaucheria fastigiata by Carl …

Suitable for use in both reef and fish-only aquariums and available in the trade. Potential Control Species: Conch: Strombus alatus Urchins: Diadema setosum and Mespilia globulus …

Chlorodesmis is a genus of green algae in the family Udoteaceae. [1] Algae in this genus produce the toxic diterpene chlorodesmin to defend themselves against generalist herbivores [2] This …

This species from the Pacific is often mistaken for a type of hair algae, Chlorodesmis is a popular plant for the marine aquarium but doesn't grow in the United States. It features fine, stiff …

Adjective (Latin), fastigiate, with branches clustered, parallel and erect, giving a narrow elongated habit (occasionally meaning branched reaching to the same height) (Stearn 1983). This is a …

Chlorodesmis fastigiata, commonly known as Turtle Weed or Green Fuzzy Algae, is a species of green macroalgae found in tropical reef environments. It is characterized by its bright green, …

In taxonomy, Chlorodesmis is a genus of green algae, specifically of the Udoteaceae. Algae in this genus produce the toxic diterpene chlorodesmin to defend themselves against generalist …

Chlorodesmis Harvey & Bailey, 1851: 373 Type species: Chlorodesmis comosa Harvey & Bailey = Chlorodesmis fastigiata (C.Agardh) S.C.Ducker