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Green Algae of Zihuatanejo

Plants Kingdom Plantae

  • Green Algae (Phylum Chlorophyta)

PHYLUM CHLOROPHYTA

Green Feather Alga

Caulerpa sertularioides

Also known as Mexican Seaweed, Feather Caulerpa is generally considered to be a fern macroalgae. It has a bright green, feather-like growth pattern. Grows in shallow sandy areas, often between protected shallow reefs. It can also be found in areas of mangroves and occasionally attach to their roots.

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