Caulerpa lentillifera J. Agardh

Order Family    Genus Caulerpales Caulerpaceae Caulerpa

Caulerpa lentillifera J. Agardh

Characteristics

The thalli are of grass-gree colour composed of cylindrical stolon giving rise to erect branches above and rhizoidal branches below. The erect branches are spaced 3 - 14 mm apart, each made up of cylindrical axis of 2.5 - 7cm tall, beset with ramuli that are arranged radially and crowdedly, forming a berry-like or grape-like structure. The ramuli are 2-4 mm long consisting of a short stalk and globular head of 1.5 mm in diameter; distinct constriction is present between the base of the globular head and distal end of the stalk of the ramuli.

Distribution :

Ecological status : Intertidal zone

IUCN status :NE

Uses : Food and animal feed