Polyides rotundus

Forked red alga
Rote Gabelalge
Vertakt roodwier
Algue rouge dichotome
Alga roja dicótoma

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The individual is isolated in its environment
The species can be found between 1 and 10 Meters.
Very common species.

General characteristics of the species

General size of the alga : 20 cm
The alga is calcareous

Relationship with humans

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

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