Halimeda opuntia
Substrate and environment
- The species can be found on any type of substrate (sandy or rocky)
- The species is found in crevices
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 22 cm
- Diameter of the leaf : 10 mm
- 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) :
Watercress alga
Pfennigalge
Schijfjeswier
Halimède cresson
Alga berro