Lithothamnion corallioides
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Distribution
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 0 and 25 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- General size of the alga : 8 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!