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Gracilaria salicornia
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"Gorilla ogo" (Gracilaria salicornia) is a brittle seaweed with cylindrical branches 2-5 millimeters in diameter. It grows on reefs and forms thick intertwining mats up to 6 inches thick. It is yellowish if growing in sunny spots, and dark green or brownish when grown in shaded areas. It grows in calm, protected waters such as tide pools and reef flats at depths up to 12 feet.
Gracilaria salicornia: an invasive marine alga in Hawaii
Presented here is information about the invasive, non-native alga Gracilaria salicornia in Hawaii.
Gorilla ogo (Gracilaria salicornia) overview from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC).
Gorilla ogo's description, impacts, images, and distribution in Hawaii are from HISC's high-profile invasive pests site.
Gracilaria salicornia information
Gracilaria salicornia ecology, habitat, dispersal, and management are from The Global Invasive Species Database.
Gracilaria salicornia description and ecology from GISD (ISSG)
A species description and information about the ecology of Gracilaria salicornia as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Gorilla ogo (Gracilaria salicornia) overview from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC).
Gorilla ogo's description, impacts, images, and distribution in Hawaii are from HISC's high-profile invasive pests site.
Gracilaria salicornia (Gracilariaceae): species information from GCW
Information on Gracilaria salicornia as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Global Compendium of Weeds (GCW).
Gracilaria salicornia impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Gracilaria salicornia as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Gracilaria salicornia: image of collected specimen
An image of a collected specimen of Graciliaria salicornia is presented by the Botany Department of the University of Hawaii.
Marine algae of Hawaii: red algae
Alien algae and corresponding competing native species are shown on this site from the University of Hawaii Botany Department.
Search for online images RE: Gracilaria salicornia in Hawaii
A link to a search for online images RE: Gracilaria salicornia in Hawaii is provided.
Gorilla ogo (Gracilaria salicornia) overview from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC).
Gorilla ogo's description, impacts, images, and distribution in Hawaii are from HISC's high-profile invasive pests site.
Gracilaria salicornia worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Gracilaria salicornia is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Gracilaria salicornia references from GISD (ISSG)
References regarding Gracilaria salicornia as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
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