User:Ryleebf/Hydroclathrus clathratus

Hydroclathrus clathratus is a species of brown algae, of the phylum Ochrophyta. It is a yellowish-brown net-like algae that can be found in almost every ocean.

= Description = Hydroclathratus clathratus is formed as a porous netlike masses with a range in color from light tan or yellow to medium brown, typically 10-25 cm in diameter with a height of 3-15 cm. They are generally spherical and hollow as it develops, becoming very convoluted with countless perforations of varying sizes and shapes. Typically though, these perforations are round or oval shaped holes that range in layout and can be 2 mm to 4 cm long.

= Distribution & Habitat = This species is widespread and can be found from temperate to tropical areas in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific. They are typically in shallow reef flats and mid- to low-depth intertidal pools. They can sometimes be found in high intertidal pools, and can be found as deep as 33m. They're frequently found growing on rocks, with mixed species, or as epiphytes.

= Human Use = Hydroclathratus clathratus are sometimes used for human consumption, typically in salads. It is also used as animal feed and fertilizer.

= References = Comments by Anuschka:

-> make sure you write in full sentences (for example: Hydroclathratus clathratus is formed as a porous netlike ...").

-> try to add your references after each respective sentence, not just all at the end of a paragraph. It should be possible to track which information comes from which source.

-> distribution and habitat: usually go from the general to the specific, so have the paragraph on geography first, then the one on habitat. However I would summarize and shorten the geographic distribution as this is almost illegible in this format. remember that for more detailed info the reader can always go to the source, while this is a encyclopedia for quick information.

-> human use: can you be more specific? used for consumption in Hawaii? or anywhere specific?