Padina australis

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Padina australis
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Description: This algae is light brown in color, with white tips because of the calcium in it.It has flat round blades that are rolled into circular disks. It grows by itself, or on rocks. It has fine little hairs on the edges of the blades.

Habitat: Padina australis is found mostly on reef flats and tide pools,in places with plenty of sunlight and shallow water.
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Trophic information: Since algae creates its own food through photosynthesis, Padina australis doesn;t need to get food. It is eaten by crabs, snails and all sorts of fish and shrimp. Even humans like to eat it sometimes.
Safety: This algae is not harmful when eaten, but it can be dangerous because it is very slippery on rocks. So ypu should be careful when walking in the intertidal zones.
Comments: This algae is very common and easy to find.
Links to Resources: Seaweeds of Hawaii by William Magruder and Jeffrey Hunt.
 
 
 
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