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Sargasso Weed

Sargassum natans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sao Tome and Principe.

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Phaeophyceae (Braunalgen)
Order
Fucales (Fucales)
Family
Sargassaceae
Genus
Sargassum
Species
Sargassum natans (Sargasso Weed)

Similar Species in Sargassum

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
Data Deficient
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String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
Endangered
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Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
Data Deficient
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Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
Data Deficient
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japweed
Sargassum muticum
Not Evaluated
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Devil weed
Sargassum horneri
Not Evaluated
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Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum fluitans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sargasso Weed?
The scientific name of Sargasso Weed is Sargassum natans. It belongs to the genus Sargassum.
Where does Sargasso Weed live?
Sargasso Weed is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sao Tome and Principe.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Sao Tome and Principe.
What family does Sargasso Weed belong to?
Sargasso Weed (Sargassum natans) belongs to the genus Sargassum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sargassaceae.
What kingdom does Sargasso Weed belong to?
Sargasso Weed (Sargassum natans) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of Sargasso Weed?
The closest relatives of Sargasso Weed in the genus Sargassum include Albemarle Sargassum, String Sargassum, Galapagos Sargassum, Templeton's Sargassum, japweed.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Sargassum — 8 Species

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
DD 🐾
String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
EN 🐾
Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
DD 🐾
Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
DD 🐾
japweed
Sargassum muticum
NE
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Sargasso Weed
Sargassum natans
NE
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Devil weed
Sargassum horneri
NE 🐾
Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum fluitans
NE
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