Myrionema strangulans

Myrionema strangulans

Myrionema strangulans is a species of epiphytic brown algae that grows on Ulva sp.
Epiphytic Brown Algae (Myrionema strangulans) Growing on Sea Lettuc (Ulva Lactuca) The brown spots are Myrionema strangulans, which is an epiphytic brown algae, which grows on Ulva sp. Infestations decrease growth rates in wild populations and reduce the market value of commercially grown Ulva.

Habitat: Intertidal zone
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Behavior

It causes brown spots and blades can be highly infested. The reduction of growth rates due to nutrient competition, and a decreased market value of the final product are a concern for commercial producers.

Habitat

Grows on Ulva sp.

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Taxonomy
KingdomChromista
DivisionOchrophyta
ClassPhaeophyceae
OrderEctocarpales
FamilyChordariaceae
GenusMyrionema
SpeciesMyrionema strangulans