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