User:Aydenc2004/Sargassum polyphyllum

Comments (by A.Faucci): Nice draft. It just needs some rearranging, citations and polishing.

- I would rearrange some of the information you have into the required sections: Description (how do they look, so general appearance and morphology), Distribution & Habitat (where can they be found geographically and where specifically, in which habitat), and Human Use & Cultural Significance. I would delete your 4th sentence as that information is already in the taxa box in the original article.

- References: You need to link each sentence to at least 5 sources using the Wikipedia "cite function. If you have a hard time finding sources, email me.

- Make sure your English is correct and clear. Also, a scientific species name is always in italics and only the genus is capitalized (Sargassum polyphyllum ).

Article Draft
It consists of thin but rough blades and a firm thallus. Sargassum polyphyllum can range in height from 4 to 70 centimeters. They can be found in intertidal pools, as well as in depths of up to 75 meters deep. This species of algae is part of the family Sargassaceae, alongside argassum echinocarpum and sargassum obtusifolium. Species of Sargassaceae can be found worldwide, but Sargassum polyphyllum is endemic to the Hawaiian Archipelago.

Description
Sargassum polyphyllum, or limu kala, consists of thin, rough, wavy blades and a firm thallus. Its height can range anywhere from 4 to 70 centimeters. Sargassum polyphyllum is versatile and resilient enough to survive in areas such as harsh intertidal zones.

Distribution & Habitat
Species of Sargassaceae can be found worldwide. However, Sargassum polyphyllum is endemic to the Hawaiian Archipelago. They can be found in intertidal pools and in depths of 75 meters below.

Human Use & Cultural Significance
In Hawaiian culture, limu kala is involved in certain religious practices such as asking for forgiveness and certain hula. It is also used in food, as fish bait, and traditional medicine.