Laurencia obtusa

Occurring in

Mediterranean

2-40m

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not endangered

This small, cartilaginous colleague may not be immediately noticeable, but he has made himself comfortable all over the Mediterranean and even in the Atlantic. The laurencia obtusa proudly raises its broom-like branches, which become up to 10cm tall. Their color can vary from yellowish to reddish to olive green.

Habitat

Rocky Reef

Special features

This small, cartilaginous colleague may not be immediately noticeable, but he has made himself comfortable all over the Mediterranean and even in the Atlantic.

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Appearance

The laurencia obtusa proudly raises its broom-like branches, which become up to 10cm tall. Their color can vary from yellowish to reddish to olive green.

Natural enemies

Fish, crabs

Dangerous/Toxic

The Laurencia obtusa is neither dangerous nor poisonous.

Sketch

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1. Broom-like branches

Pro Tips

The Laurencia obtusa is not very picky about its environment.

Since its growth pattern is not quite as strict in terms of genetics, it can be found both in areas with high or low current.

Thanks to a dense, stocky growth pattern, it can withstand the wild conditions in surf zones, while it can be found with a less dense growth form in calm waters.

But in principle, Laurencia obtusa is a real sun-lover among red algae.

Text: Carolina Leiter

Illustration: Dive Dict

Pic: Felician Hosp