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Sea Perl

Valonia ventricosa

J.Agardh, 1887

Sea Perl

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Auteurs

(Marion Haarsma)


Summary

Saltwater. Green Algae. This alga forms large, thin-walled, round or elliptical sacs. The sacs are single cells, among the largest known and may nearly be 5 cm long.

Characteristics

Size: 2-5 cm.
Colour: Dark green in color with a bright reflective sheen, often covered with thin, silvery to light lavender alga.
Shape: Forms large, thin-walled, round or elliptical sacs.

Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits reefs. Attached to hard objects by fine, hair-like runners, in shallow water and in turtle grass beds. Tend to be solitary, but occasionally in small groups.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, march 2016]

Literature

- Humann, P., & DeLoach, N. (2002). Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (p. 420). Jacksonville (FL): New World Publications.

Categorieën:

Soorten, Groenwieren

Commentaar

Sea Perl

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Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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