Halimeda Sand (Substrate Group)

Component: Substrate

Unique Identifier: 325

Substrate Origin	Biogenic Substrate
Substrate Class	Algal Substrate
Substrate Subclass	Algal Sand
Substrate Group	Halimeda Sand

Description

Definition

Biogenic Substrate that is primarily composed of recognizable, broken segment-like fronds of Halimeda, a green coralline alga, and has a median particle size of 0.0625 millimeters to < 2 millimeters (Sand).