Coralline Crust Algae (Lithophyllum Byssoides) is a perennial aquatic in the Corallinaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-30. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Lithophyllum byssoides is a coralline red alga that forms adherent crusts with a crinkled surface made of convoluted lamellae or finger-like protrusions.

Coralline Crust Algae
Lithophyllum Byssoides
Lithophyllum byssoides is a coralline red alga that forms adherent crusts with a crinkled surface made of convoluted lamellae or finger-like protrusions.
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