Caulerpa racemosa

This seawater plant reaches 15cm in height. It is distinguished from other caulerpes by its unusual appearance, recalling the grape clusters. It grows easily and very quickly; You must therefore limit its extension in the aquarium. She makes the treat of many fish, including centropyges, which seem to enjoy chewing her vesicles. Caulerpa Racemosa, like all caulerpes, is not made up of distinguished cells, which is very original in the living world. It consists of a single "siphon" with many nuclei, which forms structures resembling leaves and roots. It also issues toxic substances for other plants, thus preserving its territory from their competition.

Caulerpa Racemosa is a species of aquarium plant commonly known as "grape caulerpe" due to its form like grape clusters. It is a green seaweed that belongs to the Caulerpaceae family.