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Laurencia

Laurencia sp.

PlantaeRhodophytaFlorideophyceaeRhodomelaceae

📍 Worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas

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Bushy, branching red-to-purple macroalgae with cylindrical, succulent-looking branches. Common in intertidal zones worldwide. Used as a food source by certain nudibranchs and sea hares. Adds colour to refugia and is a moderate nutrient exporter. More compact and ornamental than Gracilaria.

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Quick Facts

flow
moderate
role
beneficial — refugium / display
placement
rockwork or open water
lightLevel
medium

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