Bryopsidales, Caulerpaceae
Caulerpa serrulata var. boryana (J. Agardh) Gilbert
In natural habitat.
Photo Data
- Place
- : Samui Island, Surat Thani.
- Depth
- : 3.0 m
The erect branchlets of this plant are linear-shaped with serrations on the edge, flat at the upper portions and branch off the stem in a forked manner. This seaweed is dull green in color, grows on shady rocks, gravel and dead coral in subtidal zones along shorelines with frequent gentle currents.
Fresh specimen.
Close-up view of linear branchlets with serrations.