Udotea cyanthiformis



Udotea

Three species of Udotea are found in Bermuda. genus with thallus composed of a single stalk terminating or gradually expanding into a flat, fan-like or funnel-shaped blade (flabellum); usually erect and well anchored to the sediment.

Udotea cyanthiformis

Species to 15 cm high; flabellum funnel-shaped, to 5 cm in diameter; walls of funnel firm but occasionally splitting, composed of closely packed, parallel filaments.

Below low tide zone, growing and usually submerged in sand or finer sediment; found throughout the year, but not common.