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Encrusting felt alga
Codium effusum (Rafinesque) Delle Chiaje
PlantsAlgaeChlorophyceae (green algae)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East Atlantic
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- Codium étaléFrench (France)
- Codium boursoufléFrench (France)
- Codium encroûtantFrench (France)
- Alga verde a cuscinettoItalian (Italy)
- Korstvormige vilt wierDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
- Codium difforme
- Myrsidrum effusum
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Sources
- LAMARE Véronique, MALIET Vincent, VERLAQUE Marc in : DORIS, 17/05/2019 : Codium effusum (Rafinesque) Delle Chiaje, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1528
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Codium effusum (Rafinesque) Delle Chiaje, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/907
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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