eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Ecklonia radiata |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
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Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
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Genus |
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| Ochrophyta |
Not Defined |
Phaeophyceae |
Not Defined |
Laminariales |
Not Defined |
Alariaceae |
Not Defined |
Ecklonia |
Ecklonia radiata |
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Short Description:
A smaller specie of kelp with a short solid stipe and rather irregular fronds which are usually prickly.Overall colour is a yellow-brown
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Identification
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| Size: |
1m |
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| Distribution: |
Throughout South Africa except on the cold West Coast |
| Depth: |
1-20m |
| Habitat: |
Occurs in deep pools and shallow gulleys |
| Reference: |
- Two Oceans
(A guide to the marine life of Southern Africa)
GM Branch;CL Griffiths;ML Branch;LE Beckley
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Database Statistics
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eastern cape scuba diving
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