Hydroclathrus clathratus is a species of brown algae, of the phylum Ochrophyta.[1] It is a yellowish-brown net-like algae that can be found in almost every ocean.[2]
Hydroclathratus clathratus is formed as a porous netlike masses with a range in color from light tan or yellow to medium brown, typically 10-25 cm in diameter with a height of 3-15 cm.[3][4] They are generally spherical and hollow as it develops, becoming very convoluted with countless perforations of varying sizes and shapes.[2] Typically though, these perforations are round or oval shaped holes that range in layout and can be 2 mm to 4 cm long.[3]
This species is widespread and can be found from temperate to tropical areas in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.[5] They are typically in shallow reef flats and mid- to low-depth intertidal pools.[2] They can sometimes be found in high intertidal pools, and can be found as deep as 33m.[4] They're frequently found growing on rocks, with mixed species, or as epiphytes.[2][6]
Hydroclathratus clathratus are sometimes used for human consumption, typically in salads.[5] It is also used as animal feed and fertilizer.[5]
Hydroclathrus clathratus is a species of brown algae, of the phylum Ochrophyta. It is a yellowish-brown net-like algae that can be found in almost every ocean.
