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Green macroalga
Valonia macrophysa Kützing, 1843
PlantsAlgaeChlorophyceae (green algae)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticReunion IslandMayotteGuadeloupeMartiniqueRed Sea
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- SeestraubeGerman (Germany)
- Perla marinaEuropean Spanish
- Valonie grosse bulleFrench (France)
- Alga otreItalian (Italy)
- ZeemansogenDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- BONAMY Jean-Jacques, BURON Daniel, DUPRÉ Catherine in : DORIS, 03/10/2016 : Valonia macrophysa Kützing, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/646
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Valonia macrophysa Kützing, 1843, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/144
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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