A common species along the coast this species can be found on subtidal rocks around Tomahawk and is common in the high energy wave areas

At a glance

Habitat On rocky shores from low-tide to about 15m
Size Can grow up to 15cm
Origin Native
Distribution New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Korea and Australia
Descriptions
Distribution
New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Korea and Australia
Habitat
On rocky shores from low-tide to about 15m
Size
Can grow up to 15cm

Identification

Looking like a string of green beads this seaweed is distinguished by having bladders surrounding the main stipe.They are full of sea water to stop the weed from drying out if exposed at low tide. It has a runner with several holdfasts which can make the weed look rather like a green carpet.
Common Name Bubble Caulerpa
Aliases Green Grapeweed, mini-grapes,
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumChlorophyta
ClassUlvophyceae
OrderBryopsidales
FamilyCaulerpaceae
GenusCaulerpa
SpeciesCaulerpa geminata
Synonyms

Synonyms

Caulerpa geminata Harvey, 1855
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