The marine algal flora and community structure of Daechon area in Boryeong City, west coast of Korea, were investigated during August 2014 - January 2015. As a result, a total of 21 algal species - 4 greens, 5 browns and 12 reds - was identified. In v...
The marine algal flora and community structure of Daechon area in Boryeong City, west coast of Korea, were investigated during August 2014 - January 2015. As a result, a total of 21 algal species - 4 greens, 5 browns and 12 reds - was identified. In vertical distribution of intertidal marine algae, Gelidium divaricatum (summer, winter) was at the upper, Sargassum thunbergii (su, wi), Enteromorpha linza (su, wi) at the middle, and Sargassum thunbergii (su), Enteromorpha linza (su), Caulacanthus okamuerae (wi) at the lower zones, respectively. The dominant species were Caulacanthus okamuerae (su) and Enteromorpha linza (wi).