Cladophora

Cladophora
Cladophora
Cladophora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Clade: Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: UTC clade
Order: Cladophorales
Family: Cladophoraceae
Genus: Cladophora
Kütz., 1843
Kingdom: Plantae
Cladophora glomerata, showing branching filaments and cellular structures

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.

  1. ^ "Cladophora sp. Algae". Aquasabi. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. ^ "The Ultimate Algae Guide". Green Aqua. Retrieved 28 August 2024.

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