One of the largest genera of BROWN ALGAE, comprised of more than 150 species found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate zones of both hemispheres. Some species are attached (benthic) but most float in the open sea (pelagic). Sargassum provides a critical habitat for hundreds of species of FISHES; TURTLES; and INVERTEBRATES.

DUI

D044647 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0445573

Previous indexing

Algae, Brown (1974-2003); Seaweed (1974-2003)

History note

2004

Public note

2004