Kingdom Plantae | Division Chlorophyta | Order Ulotrichales |
Sea
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 |