Ulva compressa
| Ulva compressa | |
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| Ulva compressa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Phylum: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Ulvophyceae |
| Order: | Ulvales |
| Family: | Ulvaceae |
| Genus: | Ulva |
| Species: | U. compressa |
| Binomial name | |
| Ulva compressa Linnaeus, 1753 | |
Ulva compressa is a species of seaweed in Ulvaceae family that can be found in North America, Mediterranean Sea, and throughout Africa and Australia.[1]
Description
The species is green coloured and is measured 2–20 centimetres (0.79–7.87 in) in length.[2]
Habitat
The species can be found in shallow water, tide pools,[1] and also on rock pools and sand.[3]
Consumption and production
The plant is widely produced in China, Japan, and Korea. The species is edible by both animals and humans alike, due to its high levels of nutrients and good taste. It is also used in various cosmetics to prevent skin itchiness. It is used as fertilizer because it adds a wide range of minerals to the soil.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Ulva compressa". Seaweed Industry. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Enteromorpha (Ulva) compressa (Linnaeus) Greville" (PDF). Retrieved March 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Ulva compressa Linnaeus". Retrieved March 24, 2013.
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