Red Dragon's Tongue (Dichotomaria marginata)

Also known as Flat Galaxaura, Red Algae, Red Seaweed, Seaweed

Description

Also known as Flat Galaxaura, Red Algae, Red Seaweed, Seaweed.

Found on mangrove roots and rocks over shallow reef flats and in tide-pools. Usually a uniform pinkish red colour.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 0-45m
Circumtropical

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. Ref: https://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=71770

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