Possible confusions
Peu de confusion possible en raison de sa couleur très caractéristique.
Species sheet
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Palmophylle
Palmophyllum crassum (Naccari) Rabenh., 1868
PlantsAlgaeChlorophyceae (green algae)
Algue très verte, encroûtante, duveteuse, au contour flou de 5 à 20 cm de diamètre. Se contente de peu de lumière.
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Alga vellutoItalian (Italy)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LAMARE Véronique, VERLAQUE Marc in : DORIS, 20/01/2021 : Palmophyllum crassum (Naccari) Rabenhorst, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1588
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 12/03/2026 : Palmophyllum crassum (Naccari) Rabenh., 1868, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/140
Modification history
- Modified by Eric Nozérac on 11/03/2026
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