Sargassum angustifolium
Sargassum angustifolium C. Agardh
Narrowleaf sargassum weed
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Family:  Sargassaceae ()
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Environment:  epiphytic; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean. Tropical to subtropical.
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Biology:  Grows subtidally on rock and forms large biomass which detaches and floats away during summer. Acts as a nursery ground for Penaeus semisulcatus and fish species (Ref. 801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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