Forked felt alga
Codium fragile
Special features
Forked felt algae is arguably a small wonder, as it is said to have antibacterial and antibiotic properties.
appearance
It is not called forked felt alga for nothing, because its 5 mm thick branches are forked and branched.
The ends are club-shaped and pointed; also known as utriculi in specific terms.
It is dark green and has a spongy consistency. In total, it can be up to 40 cm high.
Natural enemies
Fish, crabs
Dangerous/Toxic
Green fork algae are neither dangerous nor poisonous.
sketch
1. Forked ends
Pro Tips
The Forked felt alga, also known as green sea fingers, is a species that migrated from the Pacific Ocean.
It is still rarely represented here in the Mediterranean (in western areas, northern Adriatic), but it feels most comfortable in bays and harbors, i.e. in quiet, shady locations.
In some areas, it is harvested by hand or with trawls and eaten.
Text: Carolina Leiter
Illustration: Dive Dict
Pic: Felician Hosp
