What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
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Seaweeds<br />
• Seaweeds or marine algae prefer<br />
flat <strong>and</strong> rocky <strong>coast</strong> gradually<br />
slope towards the sea with a<br />
marked tidal effect.<br />
• D<strong>is</strong>tributed from intertidal to<br />
subtidal region of lagoons, bay,<br />
rock pools, creeks of the <strong>coast</strong>.<br />
• India, seaweeds are d<strong>is</strong>tributed in<br />
west <strong>coast</strong>, Andaman <strong>and</strong><br />
Nicobar Isl<strong>and</strong>s, Lakshadweep<br />
<strong>and</strong> in east <strong>coast</strong> (abundant in<br />
Chilka <strong>and</strong> Gulf of Mannar)<br />
Gracillaria sp.<br />
Turbinaria sp.<br />
• 559 species of seaweeds are<br />
reported from India
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