Chroococcus minutus

Family: Chroococcaceae

What it is like

A seaweed or algae.

Where it is found

It can grow in sea water or fresh water.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahrain, Britain, Caribbean, China, Cuba, Europe, Germany, Kiribati, Lithuania, Madagascar, Middle East, New Zealand, Pacific, Romania, Singapore, Spain, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chroococcus virescens Hantsch;