White Mermaid's Wine Glass
| Name: | White Mermaid's Wine Glass |
| Scientific Name: | Acetabularia crenulata |
| Family: | Green Algae |
| Taxonomic: | Chlorophyta |
| ID Group: | Corals, Algae |
| Size: | 1.5 - 13.5 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
The White Mermaid's Wine Glass has a thin stalk topped by a round, white cup. Its cup has soft ridges that spread out from the center, with pale grooves between them. Each ridge ends in a tiny point, and the whole plant may show a light green tint.
This Alga grows in sheltered places and can be found among Turtle Grass, either alone or in small groups.