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 | |
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| Ulva compressa | |
Scientific classification 
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| (unranked): | Viridiplantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Ulvophyceae |
| Order: | Ulvales |
| Family: | Ulvaceae |
| Genus: | Ulva |
| Species: | U. compressa
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| Binomial name | |
| Ulva compressa Linnaeus, 1753
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Description edit
The species is green coloured and is measured 2–20 centimetres (0.79–7.87 in) in length.[2]
Distribution edit
This species is widespread worldwide including in the North and South Atlantic and in the Pacific Ocean.[3]
Habitat edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c "Ulva compressa". Seaweed Industry. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
- ^ "Enteromorpha (Ulva) compressa (Linnaeus) Greville" (PDF). Retrieved March 24, 2013.
- ^ a b W. A., Nelson (2013). New Zealand seaweeds : an illustrated guide. Wellington, New Zealand: Te Papa Press. p. 42. ISBN 9780987668813. OCLC 841897290.
- ^ "Ulva compressa Linnaeus". Retrieved March 24, 2013.
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