Research on the marine algae of South-central Somalia. 3. The Siphonocladales-Cladophorales complex

Summary In this third work concerning the marine algal flora of South-central Somalia. The species belonging to the Siphonocladales-Cladophorales complex are examined. The study of the material available, has led to the identification of 31 species. Most of them are recorded for the first time for the Somalian coast, due mainly to the only sporadic research previously carried out in this area. For each species, information on the localities where it occurs, notes on the morphology, geographical distribution and features of taxonomic interest. Are given.