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[edit] AlgaeProfile Benefits: food for herbivores Drawbacks: unknown Invasiveness: Low Hardiness: Delicate, Growth Rate: medium Availability: somewhat common

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Introduction

large disk algae, radical symmerty of non septte axis with lateral whorls

Common Names

Mermaids wine glass

Scientific Names

Acetabularia Dasycladales. Aprox. 30 varieties. latin meaning.. having small rounded teeth

Is it a Pest?

beneficial

Known Predators

High

Cultivation

A bit about cultivating this algae please

FAQ

Found in shallow tropical seas, often man made in silk for aquarium use. Unicellular and uninucleate green algae with distinctive umbrella like shape