Range extension of the macroalgae Anadyomene stellata (Wulf. In Jacquin) C. Agardh and re-appearance of Caulerpa sertularioides (S. G. Gmel.) M. Howe in the Lower Laguna Madre, Texas

Authors

Hudson R. DeYoe, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Joseph L. Kowalski, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2014

Abstract

We report one new species of macroalgae, Anadyomene stellata, for the Lower Laguna Madre of Texas, and range extensions that have occurred in the past 16 years for this and four other green algae. Anadyomene stellata occurs only as an epiphyte on the red macroalgae, Digenia simplex. Caulerpa sertularioides has not been seen in the Lower Laguna Madre since 1962. It has either been present in cryptic habitats for 50 years near the Lower Laguna Madre or has recently expanded its range again into the Lower Laguna Madre. Ecological consideration of the presence of these species is discussed.

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Recommended Citation

Hudson R. DeYoe and Joseph L. Kowalski "Range extension of the macroalgae Anadyomene stellata (Wulf. In Jacquin) C. Agardh and re-appearance of Caulerpa sertularioides (S. G. Gmel.) M. Howe in the Lower Laguna Madre, Texas," The Southwestern Naturalist 59(2), 304-306, (1 June 2014). https://doi.org/10.1894/N11-JEM-02.1

Publication Title

The Southwestern Naturalist

DOI

10.1894/N11-JEM-02.1