Key Identification Features
- Two distinct forms of this alga are currently recognized: Caulerpa prolifera f.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Caulerpaceae
Caulerpaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Bryopsidales, class Ulvophyceae. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Caulerpaceae Species
Caulerpa brownii (C.Agardh) Endl.
Caulerpa brownii (C.Agardh) Endl.
Caulerpa brownii is a Caulerpaceae seaweed species native to Australia and New Z…
Caulerpa flexilis J.V.Lamour. ex C.Agardh
Caulerpa flexilis J.V.Lamour. ex C.Agardh
Caulerpa flexilis is a Caulerpaceae seaweed species found in coastal waters of A…
Caulerpa cupressoides (H.West) C.Agardh
Caulerpa cupressoides (H.West) C.Agardh
Caulerpa cupressoides is a widespread coenocytic green alga that grows in shallo…
Caulerpa filiformis (Suhr) Hering
Caulerpa filiformis (Suhr) Hering
Caulerpa filiformis is a Caulerpaceae seaweed species recorded at coastal sites …
Caulerpa sertularioides (S.G.Gmel.) M.Howe
Caulerpa sertularioides (S.G.Gmel.) M.Howe
Caulerpa sertularioides is a tropical green seaweed with feathery fronds that an…
Caulerpa racemosa (Forssk.) J.Agardh
Caulerpa racemosa (Forssk.) J.Agardh
Caulerpa racemosa is an edible invasive green seaweed that is studied for potent…
Caulerpa prolifera (Forssk.) J.V.Lamour.
Caulerpa prolifera (Forssk.) J.V.Lamour.
Caulerpa prolifera is a single-celled green alga that shows variable form based …
Caulerpa taxifolia (M.Vahl) C.Agardh
Caulerpa taxifolia (M.Vahl) C.Agardh
Caulerpa taxifolia is a large single-celled green alga, with an aquarium-bred co…
Caulerpa cylindracea Sonder, 1845
Caulerpa cylindracea Sonder, 1845
Caulerpa cylindracea is a green seaweed native to Western Australia that is inva…
Caulerpa serrulata (Forssk.) J.Agardh
Caulerpa serrulata (Forssk.) J.Agardh
Caulerpa serrulata is a tropical green seaweed reported to be edible and used in…
Caulerpa cactoides (Turner) C.Agardh
Caulerpa cactoides (Turner) C.Agardh
Caulerpa cactoides is a seaweed species in the Caulerpaceae family found along t…
Caulerpa chemnitzia (Esper) J.V.Lamour.
Caulerpa chemnitzia (Esper) J.V.Lamour.
Caulerpa chemnitzia is a Caulerpaceae seaweed found along Western Australia's co…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Caulerpaceae?
Caulerpaceae plants belong to the Bryopsidales order in the Plantae kingdom. Two distinct forms of this alga are currently recognized: Caulerpa prolifera f. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Caulerpaceae?
Caulerpaceae is classified in the order Bryopsidales, class Ulvophyceae, phylum Chlorophyta. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide.
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