Ulva compressa

Grass-kelp
Darmtang
Plat darmwier
Entéromorphe ; Cheveux de mer
Enteromorfa

Distribution

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

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
The alga forms carpets on its substrate
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Very common species.

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 30 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!