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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Green Algae of Zihuatanejo
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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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