A plant that forms seaweed forests that provides habitat for many marine species, also is an important marine algae that captures carbons and generates oxygen.
In New South Wales a project to re-establish Crayweed is being undertaken recognising it's importance you can Find out more about 'Operation Crayweed' and maybe support the efforts to bring this species back to barren areas in NSW
How to identify Phyllospora comosa?
A multi branched main axis that is flattened with the strap like side branches stemming from the edge of the main axis, occasional elongated vesicles that form at the base of the side branches. Colour ranges from light golden browns to dark browns
What habitats does Phyllospora comosa live in?
Deep tidal pools and subtidal areas around rocky reefs that have a rough wave action, out to depth of around 18m
What is the distribution of Phyllospora comosa?
It can be found around south-eastern Australia and New Zealand including around Tasmania
How big does Phyllospora comosa grow?
Can grow to thallus length of around 3m
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