Sea Hair
Chaetomorpha linum
Morphology and identification 3
Green unbranched filamentous species with very large cells. 4 – 10 cm long, upper to mid intertidal. Basal cell is several times longer than other cells of the filament and is the sole attachment location. Straight not coiled like Chaetomorpha spiralis .
Habitat and range 3
Often found in dense clusters in shallow, upper pools, freshwater flow, and sand influenced habitats from Bolinas to San Diego, CA (MAC).
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More Info
- iNat taxon page
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- BOLD Systems BIN search
- Calflora
- CalPhotos
- Flora Digital de Portugal
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
- NatureServe Explorer 2.0
- New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
- SEINet Symbiota portals
- Tropicos
iNat Map
| Common name | Algae, Green Algae |
|---|---|
| Region | Government Point to Mexico, San Francisco to Government Point |
