Order

Common name: Green Seaweeds

Scientific name: Siphonocladales

Siphonocladales, commonly known as Green Seaweeds, are an order of green algae primarily found in marine environments. They are characterized by their siphonous structure, meaning their cells are multinucleate and not separated by cell walls. This unique feature allows for rapid growth and repair. Members of this order are often used in reef tanks for their ability to absorb excess nutrients, which helps in controlling algae blooms and maintaining water quality. They can also provide a natural food source for herbivorous fish and invertebrates.

  1. Common name: Boodlea composita
    Scientific name: Boodlea composita
  2. Green algae Dictyosphaeria cavernosa undersea, Red Sea, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Nabq Bay
    Common name: Green Bubble Algae
    Scientific name: Dictyosphaeria cavernosa
  3. Ball-shaped seaweed. Valonia or Elongated sea pearls (Valonia macrophysa Kützing). Owase, Mie, Japan
    Common name: Bubble Algae
    Scientific name: Valonia macrophysa
  4. Sea tube (Valonia utricularis) in Mediterranean Sea
    Common name: Bubble Algae
    Scientific name: Valonia utricularis
  5. Bunch of green sea algae
    Common name: Bubble Algae
    Scientific name: Valoniopsis pachynema