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Green Feather Algae

Caulerpa sertularioides

Photo by Machi
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28.8601, -82.6705

Field Notes

Description:

Feathery marine algae with long, stalks. They seemed to branch off the main stalk irregularly. Very plentiful here.

Habitat:

At the edge of the water near mangroves and oyster reefs. The water was either salt or brackish. Growing alongside Merman's Shaving Brush (https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1852350645) and Mermaid's Wineglass (https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1914222354)

Reference Links:

Green Feather Algae | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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PublishedFebruary 1, 2020

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