Strain:

Chlorophyta

Class:

Ulvophyceae

Habitat:

Hard soil

Occurrence:

Tropical and subtropical regions, light-loving species in the infralittoral at depths of 1 to 7 m

Size:

Appearance:

Calcified light green to white algae with 5 cm high stalks,
ends with an umbrella disc with a smooth edge about 1 cm in diameter