Brown Zig-zag Seaweed

Cystophora torulosa (R.Brown ex Turner) J.Agardh 1848

This species features a zig zig like main stem with sausage like blades that are often densly crowed along the stem

How to identify Cystophora torulosa?

What habitats does Cystophora torulosa live in?

Low intertidal and shallow subtidal rocky reefs out to depth of around 10m

What is the distribution of Cystophora torulosa?

New Zealand and Australia including around Tasmania

How big does Cystophora torulosa grow?

Plants can grow up to 1m long although often much shorter

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