I collected a seaweed sample from the Kenyan coast (Mkomani). I was looking for Caulerpa macroalgae. I am uncertain of the specific name of the pictured seaweed. Can you help me identify the species?
Hello Pamela Mukiri! The species you collected is the
Caulerpa lentillifera is a species of green alga from the Indo-Pacific coast. This alga is one of the edible species of Caulerpa, due to its succulence and softness.