Caulerpa scalpelliformis (species of green alga)
Scientific name for a specific green alga; used in marine biology contexts.
Caulerpa scalpelliformis is a species of green alga that inhabits tropical seas.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name is a compound of 黒木 (kuroki, 'black tree') and 蔦 (tsuta, 'ivy'), likely referring to its dark, ivy-like appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.