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Caulerpa

Caulerpa

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A green seaweed that grows in warm coastal waters
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔːlərpə/
  • Specialized
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  • Divers observed a patch of Caulerpa growing on the rocky seabed near the reef.

Examples

  • Some species of Caulerpa are used in aquariums for their decorative appearance.

  • Scientists study Caulerpa to understand its rapid spread in certain marine environments.

  • Look at this Caulerpa!

  • I found some Caulerpa while snorkeling in the Caribbean.

  • Divers observed a patch of Caulerpa growing on the rocky seabed near the reef.

  • I found some Caulerpa while snorkeling in the Caribbean.

  • Some species of Caulerpa are used in aquariums for their decorative appearance.

Synonyms

seaweed
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A plant that grows in the sea, often in long green or brown sheets

is a specific green genus found mainly in warm coastal waters

Surface Forms

Caulerpa singular
Caulerpas plural

Etymology

Caulerpa comes from Greek parts kaulos 'stem' and herpein 'to creep'. It paints a simple image of a green seaweed with long, stem-like runners that creep over the seabed, which helps explain why some kinds grow fast and cover large areas.