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Green Grape Alga (a.k.a Sea Grape)

Aspect: Grape-like assembly of green beads attached to a thin stem, itself attached to a semi-hidden rhizome. .
Population: Occasional.
Notable feature: Grapes are spaced about every few centimetres (3 to 5) along the rhizome.
Environment: Usually found in shallow waters.
Behaviour: -
  • French designation: Caulerpe Raisin
  • Latin designation: Caulerpa racemosa
  • Phylum: Chlorophyta