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| Seaweeds > Division Chlorophyta > Family Caulerpaceae > genus Caulerpa |
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sea grapes seaweed Caulerpa racemosa var turbinata* Family Caulerpaceae updated Jan 13 Where seen? This juicy looking seaweed is made up of little bell-shaped 'grapes'. Small clumps sometimes seen on our Southern shores on rocks and coral rubble near reefs on our Southern shores. Features: The seaweed resembles bunches of little bells, with a flattened top. Each bunch about 6-8cm long, with bell-shaped bead (the 'grapes') arranged on a vertical 'stem'. These bunches of 'grapes' emerge from a long horizontal 'stem' that creeps over hard surfaces or just under the sand. Colours range from green to bluish-green. Sometimes confused with Round sea grape seaweeds (Caulerpa lentillifera). Here's more on how to tell apart the sea grapes seaweeds. |
 Terumbu Semakau, May 10  |
 Pulau Semakau, May 08  |
 Pulau Jong, Jul 06  |
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination of internal parts.
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