Blue-green Algae

Rivularia firma

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This species forms slippery, greenish, firm, gelatinous bubbles on rocks

Size

Grows up to around 20 mm across

Habitat

intertidal rocks

Distribution

Southern Australia from WA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
AlgaeBase (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Blue-green Algae
Scientific name: Rivularia firma Womersley 1946
Family: Rivulariaceae
Category: Sea Life › Sponges & Seaweeds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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