Segmented algae
Jania spp.

Description:
Plants form wide, dichotomously branched structures, growing in tangled, small clumps. Branches composed of rigid, stony, cylindrical segments with flexible joints. Segments light red to pink in color; joints white.

Habitat:
Generally inhabit sheltered, somewhat shaded areas of the reef, often in crevices.

Distribution:
Occasional Florida, Bahamas and Caribbean.

Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Rhodophyta
Genus Jania
Species Jania spp.

Status in World Register of Marine Species

Not included in WoRMS database

Scientific synonyms and common names

Segmented algae [English]

Humann, P., 1993. Reef Coral Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas, (ed. N. Deloach). New World Publications, Inc., Paramount Miller Graphics, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida.

Voss, G.L., 1976. Seashore life of Florida and the Carribbean. Banyan Books, Inc. Miami, Florida.

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