Ulva compressa

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]

Ulva compressa
Ulva compressa
Scientific classification
Phylum:	Chlorophyta
Class:	Ulvophyceae
Order:	Ulvales
Family:	Ulvaceae
Genus:	Ulva
Species:	U. compressa
Binomial name
Ulva compressa Linnaeus, 1753

Description

The species is green coloured and is measured 2–20 centimetres (0.79–7.87 in) in length.[2]

Distribution

This species is widespread world wide including in the North and South Atlantic and in the Pacific Ocean.[3]

Habitat

The species can be found in the intertidal zone in sheltered to open coastal sites, in shallow water, tide pools, and also on rock pools and sand.[1][3][4]

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. "Ulva compressa". Seaweed Industry. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
2. "Enteromorpha (Ulva) compressa (Linnaeus) Greville" (PDF). Retrieved March 24, 2013.
3. W. A., Nelson (2013). New Zealand seaweeds : an illustrated guide. Wellington, New Zealand: Te Papa Press. p. 42. ISBN 9780987668813. OCLC 841897290.
4. "Ulva compressa Linnaeus". Retrieved March 24, 2013.