Purple plating algae?

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  1. DeeBee

    DeeBee Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone know what type of macroalgae this is? Luckily it is pretty but I'm sure it is invasive given enough time.

    Thanks for the help.

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    DeeBee, Oct 17, 2013
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  2. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    A type of Lobophora perhaps?
     
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  3. DeeBee

    DeeBee Astrea Snail

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    Perhaps. Most searches of Lobo only show brown varieties... this one is a deep purple and seems to have a more delicate structure like a Padina algae.

    There are so many species of macoalgea there's no telling what it is.
     
    DeeBee, Oct 18, 2013
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I checked back to see if you got an ID on that algae. It is so pretty, would love to know what it is and if it is invasive.
     
    oldfishkeeper, Oct 18, 2013
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