New Invasive Seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia (Vahl.) C. Agardh. (Caulerpaceae) Recorded From Libyan Sea

Date

2018-4

Type

Article

Journal title

American Journal of Life Science Researches

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 6

Author(s)

Mohammed H. Mahklouf

Pages

60 - 66

Abstract

The green species Caulerpa taxifolia (Caulerpaceae), native e to the West Australia, is reported for the first time from pelagic zone in Marine research center located in Tajura belong to Tripoli province - Libya. All specimens, which are small and easily overlooked, were found in coast rock habitats in the pelagic zone, at depths in the range of 1 - 4 m, growing freely or attacked to the rocks by rhizoids. Morphological features are described and discussed.