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Species - Caulerpa filiformis

Scientific name:
Caulerpa filiformis ((Surh) K. Hering 1841)
Common name:
green macroalga
General description:
Summary Description

Caulerpa filiformis is a bright green macroalga with many strap-like fronds arising from creeping rhizomes with long smooth cylindrical rhizoids. Fronds are narrow, linear, 3-5 mm wide, dichotomously branched once or twice, with a cylindrical stipe and can reach up to 30cm in height.
Australian distribution:
Established
Detected in:
New South Wales
Invasion status:

Cryptogenic

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Caption:
Caulerpa filiformis - NIMPIS.

Source:
Copyright Notice: Dr. Graham Edgar, University of Tasmania. Acknowledge: true
Caption:
Caulerpa filiformis diagram and key features - NIMPIS. Narrow, erect fronds, occasionaly branched. Cylindrical stipe at base of fronds, yearly constrictions visible. Fronds reach 20-30 cm tall. Cylindrical rhizoids.

Source:
Copyright Notice: Diagram - Stegenga et al., 1997. Acknowledge: true

Last modified: 20 February 2020