Turbinaria J.V. Lamouroux is a genus under family Sargassaceae, order Fucales, of the class Phaeophyceae (brown algae). Taxonomic classification is based on morphological characteristics including the … Meer weergeven

Turbinaria is mainly distributed in tropical coral reefs but is also found in the subtropics and temperate regions. Southeast Asia as well as the Indian Ocean … Meer weergeven

Species like Turbinaria ornata are monoecious and reproduce both sexually and asexually. The life cycle begins with a diploid thallus which releases haploid gametes … Meer weergeven

Turbinaria contains fucoxanthin which is a carotenoid pigment found in all brown algae. Its functions lie in the harvesting of light and energy transfer. The genus has high levels of … Meer weergeven

Turbinaria is characterized by an upright thallus with radially branched axes bearing blades. It has a tough texture. The blades come in various forms described as stipitate, … Meer weergeven

The genus can survive in various habitats such as tide pools, rocky intertidal zones, and forereefs, as well as up to depths of 30 meters, as well as in habitats will varying levels of exposure. They have adapted different forms to suit their environments. … Meer weergeven

Harvesting of Turbinaria is largely done by collecting drifting thalli on the water surface or directly from the substratum. The genus … Meer weergeven