Codium bursa

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Ball-alga
Ball-alge
Balwier
Béret basque
Codio sferico
Palla di mare

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The species is found on an overhang or along a hanging wall
The individual is isolated in its environment
The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
Very common species.

General characteristics of the species

General size of the alga : 35 cm

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest