5 Fastest Growing Organisms in the World

2. Giant Kelp

Kingdom: Chromista

Scientific Name: M. pyrifera

Growth Rate: 2 feet per day

Regarded as the largest of all marine algae and the largest seaweed, giant kelp is the most recognized species of algae that have been discovered today. Under ideal conditions, the algae can grow up to 2 feet a day, creating dense forests underwater. These giant kelp forests serve as habitats for a plethora of marine life, including schools of fish, sea lions, crabs, and jellyfish. Giant kelp can reach a maximum height of 100 feet, making it one of the fastest growing organisms in the world.

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