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Algae

Sargasum sp.

Description:

Type of Brown algae, found in the Kayankerni Coral reef ( at Pasikuda ) , brownish green in color ,contains air sacks (vesicles) which are used for the buoyancy. Many types of marine organisms uses these algae as shelters and hiding places , and some herbivores uses these algae as food.

Habitat:

Coral Reef

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Sri Lanka

Spotted on Oct 22, 2013
Submitted on Oct 22, 2013

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