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Rockweed

Fucus distichus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (โครมิสตา)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order
Fucales (Fucales)
Family
Fucaceae
Genus
Fucus
Species
Fucus distichus (Rockweed)

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Bladder Wrack
Fucus vesiculosus
Least Concern
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Flat Wrack
Fucus spiralis
Least Concern
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Horned Wrack
Fucus ceranoides
Not Evaluated
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Fucus radicans
Least Concern
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Fucus evanescens
Not Evaluated
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toothed wrack
Fucus serratus
Least Concern
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Dwarf rockweed
Fucus cottonii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rockweed?
The scientific name of Rockweed is Fucus distichus. It belongs to the genus Fucus.
Where does Rockweed live?
Rockweed is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Rockweed belong to?
Rockweed (Fucus distichus) belongs to the genus Fucus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fucaceae.
What kingdom does Rockweed belong to?
Rockweed (Fucus distichus) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (โครมิสตา).
What are the closest relatives of Rockweed?
The closest relatives of Rockweed in the genus Fucus include Bladder Wrack, Flat Wrack, Horned Wrack, , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Fucus — 8 Species

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Bladder Wrack
Fucus vesiculosus
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Flat Wrack
Fucus spiralis
LC 🐾
Horned Wrack
Fucus ceranoides
NE 🐾
Fucus radicans
LC 🐾
Fucus evanescens
NE 🐾
toothed wrack
Fucus serratus
LC
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Rockweed
Fucus distichus
NE
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Dwarf rockweed
Fucus cottonii
NT
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