Sargassum sp.

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Sargasso weeds
Sargasso Algen
Sargasso-wieren
Sargasses
Sargazos
Sargasso

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
The individual is isolated in its environment
The species can be found between 1 and 35 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 200 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) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy