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Halimeda discoidea |
Distribution |
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Large leaf watercress alga |
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Grossblatt-Pfennigalge |
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Grootbladig schijfjeswier |
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Halimède cresson à grandes feuilles |
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Alga berro de hoja grande |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Species generally living in a group
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Height of the alga : 20 cm
Diameter of the leaf : 30 mm
The alga is calcareous
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
