Caulerpa prolifera
Oval-blade alga
Kriechsproßalge
Middellandse zee caulerpa
Caulerpe rampante
Caulerpa trepadora
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 3 and 15 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 10 cm
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.