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Ulothrix speciosa

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Ulothrix speciosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Clade: Viridiplantae
Division: Chlorophyta
Class: UTC clade
Order: Ulotrichales
Family: Ulotrichaceae
Genus: Ulothrix
Species:
U. speciosa
Binomial name
Ulothrix speciosa
(Carmichael) Kützing

Ulothrix speciosa is a small green marine alga.

Description

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This small green alga grows to no more than 12 cm long.[1] Filaments robust, soft, straight when young, becoming curled at maturity. Growing in flowing or spreading tufts.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Burrows, E.M. 1991. Seaweeds of the British Isles Volume 2 Chlorophyta. Natural History Museum London ISBN 0-565-00981-8
  2. ^ Wolle, Francis (1887). Fresh-water Algae of the United States: Text. Comenius Press.