Valonia ventricosa

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Sea pearl
Kugelalge
Zeeparel
Perle marine
Perla de mar

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species is found in crevices
The individual is isolated in its environment
The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

General size of the alga : 10 cm

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.