Codium Codium spp.

Codium are a group of green seaweeds which have the same photosynthetic pigments as land plants. Only a small proportion of this type of seaweed live in fully marine environments. They are dark green with a spongy texture, forming long, branching fronds with rounded tips.

Behaviour

You can often see red algae growing on codium.

Size

Status

Distribution

When to see

Facts

Common name

Codium

Species name

Codium spp.

Where to see in Scotland

The middle and lower shore, often on the vertical sides of rockpools and ledges.

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