Cladophora
| Cladophora | |
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| Cladophora | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Clade: | Viridiplantae | 
| Division: | Chlorophyta | 
| Class: | Ulvophyceae | 
| Order: | Cladophorales | 
| Family: | Cladophoraceae | 
| Genus: | Cladophora Kütz., 1843 | 
| Kingdom: Plantae | |
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Cladophora is a genus of reticulated filamentous green algae in the class Ulvophyceae. They may be referred to as reticulated algae, branching algae, or blanket weed. The genus has a worldwide distribution and is harvested for use as a food and medicine.