Tricleocarpa fragilis
Tubular thicket algae
Röhrenästige Buschalge
Buisjes-struikwier
Algue-buisson tubulaire
Alga arbusto tubular
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species can be found on any type of substrate (sandy or rocky)
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- Species generally living in a group
- The species can be found between 1 and 12 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 10 cm
- Diameter of the leaf : 2 mm
- The alga is calcareous
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!