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ALEXANDRE MEINESZ

Peacock's tail

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On rocks bathed in light, Peacock’s tail draws the eye with its small curled fans and concentric patterns. This inconspicuous alga shelters many small organisms and contributes to the richness of coastal underwater landscapes.

Habitat de Peacock's tail Habitat
Rocky habitat
Profondeur de Peacock's tail Depth
1-20 m
Groupe biologique de Peacock's tail Group
Brown alga
Rôle écologique de Peacock's tail Role
Primary producer

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

This brown alga forms small curled fans, often compared to little cones. Its surface has concentric bands alternating between brown and whitish shades. This pale appearance comes from a limestone deposit on its surface. Several individuals may grow together from a shared base. Fine structures visible close up trace regular lines across the entire surface.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It lives in well-lit areas, most often on shallow rocks or hard substrates. It is found in calm to moderately disturbed waters, where light enables photosynthesis.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Like all algae, it produces its own material using sunlight. It uses water, carbon dioxide and dissolved mineral salts to develop.

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