What is another word for Genus Fucus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs fjˈuːkəs] (IPA) 
Genus Fucus is a brown seaweed that is commonly found along the rocky shores of the ocean. This seaweed is an important source of food and energy for many marine animals and has many synonyms like rockweed, bladderwrack, sea oak, and knotted wrack. These terms refer to different species within the Genus Fucus family, and they vary in appearance, size, and growth rate. Rockweed is a general term for any species of seaweed that grows on rocky substrates. Bladderwrack features inflated air bladders to help it float in the water. Sea oak has a more branching structure, resembling oak leaves. Knotted wrack has a knobbly appearance, and is often found in small tidal pools.
