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| Seaweeds > Division Chlorophyta > Family Ulvacea > Genus Ulva |
| Ribbon
sea lettuce Ulva reticulata* Family Ulvaceae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This bright green seaweed is commonly seen on our Northern shores. Seasonally abundant: at some times of the year, the shores may be blanketed in a thick layer of this seaweed. Features: Flat strips, thin and translucent, glossy and smooth with many holes. Often crinkled into twists, the strips are narrow (1- 2cm wide) and may be 20cm or longer. There is a holdfast, usually embedded in the sand or some hard object in the sand. But during the seasonal bloom, free floating chunks of the seaweed can cover large areas of the shore. Usually bright green. Sometimes confused with Common sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) which forms broad sheets. |
 Pulau Sekudu, Jun 04 |
 Thin, long strips with many holes. Pulau Sekudu, Jun 04 |
 There is a holdfast embedded in the sand. Chek Jawa, May 04 |
 Changi, Apr 05 |
Ribbon sea lettuce on Singapore shores
 Tuas, Jul 06 |
 East Coast, Jun 06 |
 Tanah Merah, Apr 05 |
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