minus-squareRandomHugs@lemmy.worldtoAsklemmy@lemmy.ml•Why isn't the ocean full off massive plants?linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·edit-23 months agoThat was my thought as well. But apparently they are known for their fast growth —the genera can grow as fast as half a metre a day (that is, about 20 inches a day), ultimately reaching 30 to 80 metres (100 to 260 ft. So although they may reach a pretty impressive length, they seem dependant on sunlight like a previous comment pointed out. linkfedilink
minus-squareRandomHugs@lemmy.worldtocats@lemmy.world•Spicy purrito. Cotto fillinglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 months agoYou’re supposed to protect ya neck. linkfedilink
That was my thought as well. But apparently they are known for their fast growth —the genera can grow as fast as half a metre a day (that is, about 20 inches a day), ultimately reaching 30 to 80 metres (100 to 260 ft.
So although they may reach a pretty impressive length, they seem dependant on sunlight like a previous comment pointed out.