Caulerpa identification

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Hey, simple question, could anyone help me identify the caulerpa I have here?
Couldn't figure it out via Google but I guess Caulerpa prolifera looks kinda close?
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Looks like peltata but can also be halmeda
 

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Hey, simple question, could anyone help me identify the caulerpa I have here?
Couldn't figure it out via Google but I guess Caulerpa prolifera looks kinda close?
16515827461635067902665944207513.jpg
Can you get a straight on pic, so we can see the blades at a better angle?
 

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Definitely not prolifera, possibly Caulerpa scalpelliformis.
Might also be Caulerpa mexicana:
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C. scalpelliformis:
Caulerpa scalpelliformis | Vishal Bhave | Flickr


Looks like peltata but can also be halmeda
Caulerpa peltata (currently accepted as Caulerpa chemnitzia) has saucer-like growths:
1651587479785.png


Halimeda grows segments and does not feature the extensive rhizome that OP's algae has:
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Hey, thanks for all the replies. I'll definitely try to check these suggestions out.
 
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Might also be Caulerpa mexicana:
1651587156396.png


C. scalpelliformis:
Caulerpa scalpelliformis | Vishal Bhave | Flickr



Caulerpa peltata (currently accepted as Caulerpa chemnitzia) has saucer-like growths:
1651587479785.png


Halimeda grows segments and does not feature the extensive rhizome that OP's algae has:
1651587641605.png
Maybe it really is Mexicana. Not 100% sure though
 

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