Asparagus Algae
| Scientific Name: | Asparagopsis taxiformis |
| Species: | Algae (Bonnemaisoniaceae) |
| Other names: |
Red Algae, Seaweed, Asparagus Seaweed, Marine Seaweed, Iodine Weed, Macro Algae. |
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Asparagus AlgaeUploaded by: @vantubbergh in May 2012
Photographed at: Kosi Bay, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa - South Africa
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Description
Also known as Red Algae, Seaweed, Asparagus Seaweed, Marine Seaweed, Iodine Weed and Macro Algae.
Found on coral and rocky reefs in small bunches or in large groves.
They feed on plankton.
Usually a uniform pinkish colour.
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Widespread Indo-Pacific & Mediterranean
As many as 9000 species of algae are spread across the worlds oceans, some can be as much as 30 metres across while others are just a slippery scum over rocks.
Algae grows wherever there is enough light and life supporting conditions.
They support a huge number of marine life both for food and as a home.
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