Species Identification Key: Fuzzy

Photo: John Reed

Caulerpa verticilata
Frond: finely branched and form fuzzy mats (1-3cm tall) fine branchlets are organized into circular whorls around the stalk

Photo: D.S. Littler & M.M. Littler 2000

Caulerpa paspaloides
Frond: dense clusters of branchlets (7-25cm tall), seaweed resembles shape of a test tube brush or feather duster
Stalk: cylindrical, supports frond and does not have any branchlets

CAULERPA SPECIES IDENTIFICATION KEY

~ Fuzzy ~

Red borders around photographs note species banned in the state of California