Ulva lactuca
Sea lettuce
Meersalat
Zeesla
Ulve ; 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 10 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- General size of the alga : 50 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
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!