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Thread Weed

Ulva compressa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and Oceania, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Chlorophyta (Chlorophyta)
Class
Ulvophyceae (Ulvophyceae)
Order
Ulvales (Ulvales)
Family
Ulvaceae
Genus
Ulva
Species
Ulva compressa (Thread Weed)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thread Weed?
The scientific name of Thread Weed is Ulva compressa. It belongs to the genus Ulva.
What is the conservation status of Thread Weed?
Thread Weed (Ulva compressa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Thread Weed live?
Thread Weed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does Thread Weed belong to?
Thread Weed (Ulva compressa) belongs to the genus Ulva, which is part of the taxonomic family Ulvaceae.
Is Thread Weed endangered?
No, Thread Weed (Ulva compressa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Thread Weed belong to?
Thread Weed (Ulva compressa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Thread Weed?
The closest relatives of Thread Weed in the genus Ulva include Sea Lettuce, Sea Lettuce, Green String Lettuce, Flexuous Gutweed, Gut Weed.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Ulva — 6 Species

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Sea Lettuce
Ulva lactuca
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Sea Lettuce
Ulva fenestrata
NE 🐾
Green String Lettuce
Ulva linza
LC 🐾
Flexuous Gutweed
Ulva flexuosa
LC
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Thread Weed
Ulva compressa
LC
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Gut Weed
Ulva intestinalis
LC
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