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laitue de mer

Ulva lactuca

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Chlorophyta (Chlorophyta)

Class

Ulvophyceae (Ulvophyceae)

Species

Ulva lactuca (laitue de mer)

Names in Other Languages

French laitue de mer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of laitue de mer?

The scientific name of laitue de mer is Ulva lactuca. It belongs to the genus Ulva.

What is the conservation status of laitue de mer?

laitue de mer (Ulva lactuca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does laitue de mer live?

laitue de mer is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Lebanon, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey.

What family does laitue de mer belong to?

laitue de mer (Ulva lactuca) belongs to the genus Ulva, which is part of the taxonomic family Ulvaceae.

Is laitue de mer endangered?

No, laitue de mer (Ulva lactuca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does laitue de mer belong to?

laitue de mer (Ulva lactuca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of laitue de mer?

The closest relatives of laitue de mer in the genus Ulva include Sea Lettuce, Green String Lettuce, Flexuous Gutweed, Thread Weed, Gut Weed.