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Dictyota

Dictyota

9.9
A brown seaweed that grows in warm coastal waters
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪk.ti.oʊ.tə/
  • Specialized
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  • The marine biologist collected samples of Dictyota from the shallow waters near the reef.

Examples

  • Many fish species use Dictyota as shelter in their coastal habitats.

  • After the storm, the beach was covered with pieces of Dictyota and other seaweeds.

  • The Dictyota species thrives in tropical waters.

  • Many divers enjoy observing Dictyota in coral reefs.

  • The marine biologist collected samples of Dictyota from the shallow waters near the reef.

  • After the storm, the beach was covered with pieces of Dictyota and other seaweeds.

  • Many fish species use Dictyota as shelter in their coastal habitats.

Surface Forms

Dictyota singular
Dictyotas plural

Etymology

The word Dictyota comes from the Greek diktyon, which means 'net'. Many brown seaweeds in this group have flat, net-like leaf parts, so thinking of a 'net' helps you remember the name and the seaweed's shape.