Cynaophytes of Hawai'i
Division Cyanophyta
| Lyngbya majuscula |
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| Description: filamentous seaweed black to dark grey but can be
shades or red green or yellow. 5-10cm long may cause swimmers itch, found with other
seaweeds. |
| Size: small filaments |
| Habitat: shallow tide pools and subtidal habitats |
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| Unknown Cyanophyta |
 |
| Description: soft mat of fine hair-like strands, reddish
brown color, forms large mats that cover reef. |
| Size: mat 1 cm tall. |
| Habitat: reef flats and
tide pools |
| Photograph: Puhi Bay, Hilo Hawai'i. 1997 |
| Unknown Cyanophyta |
 |
| Description: paint brush looking tuft of fine cylindrical
hairs, branching at base of plant |
| Size: 5-7 cm |
| Habitat: subtidal 7-10 m |
| Photograph: Puhi Bay, Hilo Hawai'i. 1997 |
| Unknown Cyanophyta |
 |
| Description: reddish brown cotton ball-looking plant.
fine hair-like individual branches |
| Size: 2-3 cm in diameter |
| Habitat: subtidal 7-10 m |
| Photograph: Puhi Bay, Hilo Hawai'i. 1997 |
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