Ulva rigida

1 / 2

Sea lettuce
Meersalat
Zeesla
Laitue de mer
Lechuga de mar
Lattuga marina

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The individual is isolated in its environment
The species can be found between 0 and 60 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

General size of the alga : 40 cm

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
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!