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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: Lukas.S on 08/09/2007 16:32:10

Title: "Nettle" see-weed
Post by: Lukas.S on 08/09/2007 16:32:10

Is in the sea any algae which can your skin get burn like jellyfish sometimes do?
Thank you. Lukas opening new bottle.

Title: "Nettle" see-weed
Post by: WylieE on 11/09/2007 02:40:05

There is one that is known, a dark brown algae called Lyngbya majuscula.
Here is some more information on the rash it causes:
http://dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/plants/seaweed.html

Title: "Nettle" see-weed
Post by: Lukas.S on 17/09/2007 17:47:35

Thanks for tip.