Mazzaella japonica (Mikami) Hommersand
no common name
Gigartinaceae

Introduction to the Algae

Photograph

© Rosemary Taylor     (Photo ID #52814)


Map

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Distribution of Mazzaella japonica
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Introduction

This species is harvested "on the E. coast of Vancouver Island north of Nanaimo in the Baynes Sound area. It is an exotic species, introduced with Japanese oysters." (Hawkes, 2013, pers. comm.).