Funnel Weed
| Scientific Name: | Padina commersonii |
| Species: | Algae (Dictyotaceae) |
| Other names: |
Brown Algae, Marine Algae, Curly Algae, Fan Algae. |
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @greatwhite in October 2011
Photographed at: End of Island - Tonga
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @greatwhite in October 2010
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @greatwhite in October 2011
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @greatwhite in October 2011
Photographed at: Fafa Resort - Tonga
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @fishx6 in October 2011
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @fishx6 in October 2011
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2012
Photographed at: North Kepple Island, QLD - Australia
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Funnel WeedUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeh Resort - Indonesia
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Description
Also known as Brown Algae, Marine Algae, Curly Algae and Fan Algae.
Found in shallow waters and lagoons growing on dead coral heads and in patches on reefs.
Funnel weed has a chalky appearance due to the presence of calcium carbonate on the upper surfaces.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 3-10m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Brown algae can be found from shore and down to several hundred metres. This algae comes in varying shades of Yellowish brown to brownish black
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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