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Caulerpa macrodisca

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Caulerpa macrodisca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Clade: Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: UTC clade
Order: Bryopsidales
Family: Caulerpaceae
Genus: Caulerpa
Species:
C. macrodisca
Binomial name
Caulerpa macrodisca

Caulerpa macrodisca is a species of seaweed in the Caulerpaceae family.[1]

The seaweed has a clumpy thallus that spreads to a width of around 12 centimetres (4.7 in), and is a medium to dark green colour.[1]

The species is found in the subtidal areas tropical and subtropical waters in the western Pacific and Easter Indian oceans. In Western Australia, it is found along the coast in the Kimberley and south as far as the Mid West region.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Caulerpa macrodisca". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.