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Sargassum Weeds, can you see me? Sargassum weeds/algae can grow up to several meters length. They are generally brown, yellow or green in colour combination. This species has berry-like gas filled bladders which help keep the fronds afloat to promote photosynthesis. Many have a rough sticky texture, which together with a robust but flexible body, helps it to withstand strong water currents.<br /> <br /> Sargassum weeds play host to variety of organism including juvenile fishes, shrimps, crabs and sometimes even seahorses. Can you find something on the Sargassum weed? Malaysia,Sabah,Sargassum Algae,Sargassum pallidum,Satgassym weed,Sipadan Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Sargassum Weeds, can you see me?

Sargassum weeds/algae can grow up to several meters length. They are generally brown, yellow or green in colour combination. This species has berry-like gas filled bladders which help keep the fronds afloat to promote photosynthesis. Many have a rough sticky texture, which together with a robust but flexible body, helps it to withstand strong water currents.

Sargassum weeds play host to variety of organism including juvenile fishes, shrimps, crabs and sometimes even seahorses. Can you find something on the Sargassum weed?

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very cool, Albert! Only the 10th species in this kingdom.

    Anglerfish inside....?     Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Thanks, Ferdy and yes, its a Frogfish (also known as Anglerfish) among the Sargassum weeds, in the picture, its right in the middle :D Posted 7 years ago

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The Sargassum pallidum

''Sargassum pallidum'' is a species of seaweed native to East Asia and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the subgenus ''Bactrophycus'', section ''Teretia'' of the genus ''Sargassum''. Along with ''Sargassum fusiforme'', ''S. pallidum'' is often dried and processed into a traditional Chinese medicine known as ''Hai Zao'' or ''Herba Sargassi''.

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Uploaded May 17, 2018. Captured May 17, 2018 07:49.
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  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm