Jania rubens

Fine coral moss
Jania
Jania
Janie rouge
Jania
Jania

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean
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 0 and 20 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

General size of the alga : 5 cm
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) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!