Undaria undarioides [Undaria undarioides]
Description
Undaria undarioides is a species of brown algae in the family Alariaceae. It is similar to Undaria pinnatifida (Wakame), but is distinguished by its smooth margins and lack of a midrib. This species is found in subtidal rocky environments in the northwest Pacific Ocean, specifically in coastal areas of Japan and Korea.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Agariciidae
Agariciidae
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| Genus |
Undaria
Undaria
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