Codium vermilara
1 / 2
Green sea forks
Gabelalge
Gevorkt viltwier
Algue feutrée dichotome
Alga a candelabro vermiforme
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The individual is isolated in its environment
- The species can be found between 2 and 60 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 50 cm
- Diameter of the leaf : 5 mm
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.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!