Cactus algae
Scientific Name: Halimeda opuntia
Species: Algae (Halimedaceae)
Other names: Green Algae, Marine Algae, Green Siphonous Algae, Watercress Algae, Brittle-disc Seaweed.
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Cactus algaeUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
Caption: No caption available
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Description
Also known as Green Algae, Marine Algae, Green Siphonous Algae, Watercress Algae and Brittle-disc Seaweed.
Found in clumps on coral and rocky reef tops, slopes and terraces in shallow waters.
Looks like long grass.
Length - 17cm
Depth - 5-25m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
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. (edit)
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The Cactus algae is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 1 times by user @fishx6
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