Gutweed

Ulva intestinalis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This species of seaweed known by many common names around the world from a distance can look like green hair but when looked at closely you can see the hollow intestine like tubular strands.

This species can withstand both high and low salinity areas and long periods out of the water.

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Size

Generally grows up to around 10cm to 30cm long

Habitat

Can be found along beaches and estuaries attached to rocks or in rock pools

Distribution

Considered to be world wide this includes around Australia and Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)
  1. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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