Bryopsidales, Caulerpaceae
Caulerpa taxifolia (Vahl) C. Agardh

In natural habitat.
Photo Data
- Place
- : Sukorn Island, Trang.
- Depth
- : 1.5 m
This species forms feather-like erect branches, and is similar to
C. sertularioides however the
branchlets of this species are flattened and
sickle-shaped at the ends. The base of the
branchlets are constricted. The plants are found on rocks,
gravel or hard to soft sandy surfaces in
subtidal zones along both wave exposed and wave sheltered shorelines.

Fresh specimen.

Close-up view of flattened branchlets with constrictions at the basal portions.