codium
KOH•dee•um
This deep green, felty inhabitant of the depths is unique to the Central Pacific Ocean. A peek into the microscope exposes its spongy secret: its dichotomous arms are totally tubular.
repeat 36"V x 53.5"H
kingdom Plantae
phylum Chlorophyta
class Bryopsidophyceae
order Bryopsidales
family Codiaceae
genus Codium
species campanulatum
collection of Peter Vroom
date June 14, 2000
location Kahakili, Maui
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