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Halimeda opuntia |
Distribution |
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Watercress alga |
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Pfennigalge |
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Schijfjeswier |
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Halimède cresson |
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Alga berro |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
The species can be found on any type of substrate (sandy or rocky)
The species is found in crevices
The alga forms carpets on its substrate
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters
Very common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Height of the alga : 22 cm
Diameter of the leaf : 10 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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