-Kelp, Diatoms, and Allies (Kingdom Chromista)

-Phylum Ochrophyta

-Brown Algae (Class Phaeophyceae)

-Subclass Dictyotophycidae

-Order Dictyotales

-Family Dictyotaceae

-Tribe Dictyoteae

-Y-branched Algae (Genus Dictyota)

-Forked Ribbons (Dictyota dichotoma)

The Forked Ribbons (Dictyota dichotoma) is a species of brown algae in the family Dictyotaceae. It is named for its distinctive forked, ribbon-like fronds and is commonly found in shallow marine environments. Coloration: Varies from olive-green to brown, sometimes with a bluish or iridescent sheen underwater. Texture: Soft but somewhat leathery and flexible.