Caulerpa cupressoides
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
Substrate and environment
- The species can be found on any type of substrate (sandy or rocky)
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 20 cm
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- - Chemistry/pharmacy