Eisenia (alga)

Eisenia (alga)
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Archaeplastida Division: Ochrophyta Class: Phaeophyceae Order: Laminariales Family: Alariaceae Genus: Eisenia J.E. Areschoug, 1876

Eisenia is a genus of brown alga comprising approximately 5 species. Its members are known by a number of common names.^{[note 1]} Dichotomous branches are formed. Sporolithon reproduces by means of conceptacles; it produces tetraspores and dispores and carpospores. It is edible.

Contents 1 Species 2 External links 3 Notes 4 References

[edit] Species

The species currently recognised are:

• E. arborea


• E. bicyclis


• E. cokeri


• E. desmarestioides


• E. galapagensis


• E. gracilis


• E. masonii

[edit] External links

• Images of Eisenia at Algaebase

[edit] Notes

1. ^ Recorded common names are arame, kajimi, sagarame, southern sea palm, sea oak and asame.

[edit] References

• Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Eisenia". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org/search/genus/detail/?genus_id=36212. Retrieved on 2009-02-21. 

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