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Index of flora
Index of fauna
Kingdom Plantae | Division Chlorophyta | Order Ulotrichales
  Photo by Tan Bee HongSea Lettuce
UIva
Family Ulvaceae


These are the most common green algae on sandy shores. They can be used as animal fodder, and are frequently washed up on the beach.

A related genus with more cylindrical leaf-like structures and attaches firmly to rocks is Enteromorpha (3-5cm wide, varying lengths).

Introduction
Shore environment
 
From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng
Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP

@Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre