Genus Ulva (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Ulvaceae; green seaweed having a thallus two cells thick: sea lettuce.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Ulva is further divided into several species, each with distinctive cellular arrangements and growth patterns.
- Genus Ulva is the type genus of the family Ulvaceae and commonly known as sea lettuce due to its green and leaf-like appearance.
- Researchers studying green seaweeds have focused on the genus Ulva for decades due to its unique characteristics and potential uses.
- The cells that make up the genus Ulva's thallus are relatively large compared to other types of seaweed.
- In coastal ecosystems, the genus Ulva provides food for various marine animals and helps maintain water quality.