Ulva intestinalis
Hollow green weed
Darmtang
Cheveux de mer
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- The species is found in zones of stagnant water
- The alga forms carpets on its substrate
- The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 50 cm
Relationship with humans
- The species is dangerous (i.e. poisonous) if eaten
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!