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| Seaweeds > Division Chlorophyta > Family Caulerpaceae > genus Caulerpa |
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feathery green seaweed Caulerpa mexicana* Family Caulerpaceae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This short green seaweed is commonly seen on our Southern shores among coral rubble. Features: A feathery structure 1-3cm long. The central 'stem' of the feathery structure is flat. The side 'branches' of the feathery structure are short, flat, broad (about the same width as the central 'stem') and have pointed tips. These little feathery structures emerge along the length of a 'stem' that creeps over hard surfaces or just under the sand. Colours generally dull green. Its scientific name is mexicana because the seaweed was originally described from specimens from Mexico. Sometimes confused with other feathery green seaweeds or with seagrasses. Here's more on how to tell apart different feathery green seaweeds and how to tell apart feathery green seaweeds and seagrasses. |
 Tuas, Apr 05  |
 Turns transparent after releasing spores? Pulau Jong, Jul 06 |
 Releasing spores? Pulau Jong, Jul 06 |
Mexican feathery green seaweeds on Singapore shores
 St. John's Island, Sep 04  |
 Sentosa, Jul 05 
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 Raffles Lighthouse, May 04 
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 Terumbu Pempang Laut, Aug 10 
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 Sisters Islands, Jul 04  |
 Terumbu Selegie, Jun 11 
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more photos of mexican seaweeds on Singapore shores
northern shores | southern shores
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination of internal parts.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
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