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Gracilaria seen in the mud flats at low tide.

Why gracilaria can be classified as invasive

  • It can survive a wide range of temperature and salinities
  • It can outcompete other aquatic plants and take over the mudflat
  • Gracilaria can grow and reproduce quickly
  • Not many organisms enjoy eating this seaweed Gracilaria 

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