Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca)
This is a membranous green algae with flat broad thalli and wavy to frilly edges. It looks like loosely arranged leaves of a lettuce. The thalli (algal body) are only two cells thick making them look delicate and transluscent.
These were seen in rock pools in tidal zones.
When fresh, this algae can be used in soups as is done in some European countries.
"Ulva lactuca", also known by the common name sea lettuce, is an edible green alga in the family Ulvaceae. It is the type species of the genus "Ulva".
Similar species: Ulvales
Uploaded Mar 18, 2016. Captured Feb 14, 2012 14:56 in 421-426 State Route 33, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia.