Algal Particles (Biotic Group)

Component: Biotic

Unique Identifier: 464

Biotic Setting	Planktonic Biota
Biotic Class	Floating/Suspended Plants and Macroalgae
Biotic Subclass	Floating/Suspended Macroalgae
Biotic Group	Algal Particles
Biotic Community	Gracilaria Particles Kelp Particles Rockweed Particles Sargassum Particles Ulva Particles

Description

Definition

Areas dominated by live drifting or floating macroalgae, or macroalgal pieces. They do not form rafts, but their distribution in the water column is at a density that can be clearly observed with the human eye.