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Epiphytic Brown Algae (Myrionema strangulans) Growing on Sea Lettuc (Ulva Lactuca) The brown spots are Myrionema strangulans, which is an epiphytic brown algae, which grows on Ulva sp. Infestations decrease growth rates in wild populations and reduce the market value of commercially grown Ulva.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Intertidal zone<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/136324/sea_lettuce_-_ulva_lactuca.html" title="Sea Lettuce - Ulva lactuca"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/136324_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=OxbPfduDymTJMP3eVObsLd1S8YA%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Sea Lettuce - Ulva lactuca This sea lettuce was infested with Myrionema strangulans:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/136323/epiphytic_brown_algae_myrionema_strangulans_growing_on_sea_lettuc_ulva_lactuca.html<br /> <br /> Habitat: Intertidal zone Geotagged,Green Laver,Myrionema,Myrionema strangulans,Spring,Ulva,Ulva lactuca,United States,algae,laver,seaweed" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Myrionema,Myrionema strangulans,Spring,Ulva,United States,algae,brown algae,epiphyte,green seaweed,seaweed Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Epiphytic Brown Algae (Myrionema strangulans) Growing on Sea Lettuc (Ulva Lactuca)

The brown spots are Myrionema strangulans, which is an epiphytic brown algae, which grows on Ulva sp. Infestations decrease growth rates in wild populations and reduce the market value of commercially grown Ulva.

Habitat: Intertidal zone

Sea Lettuce - Ulva lactuca This sea lettuce was infested with Myrionema strangulans:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/136323/epiphytic_brown_algae_myrionema_strangulans_growing_on_sea_lettuc_ulva_lactuca.html<br /> <br /> Habitat: Intertidal zone Geotagged,Green Laver,Myrionema,Myrionema strangulans,Spring,Ulva,Ulva lactuca,United States,algae,laver,seaweed

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Wow, a serious boost in documented algae, and such gorgeous photos. Well done! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thank you! And, there's much more to come. Posted 3 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        That sounds like music to my ears, excited! Posted 3 years ago

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The Myrionema strangulans

Myrionema strangulans is a species of epiphytic brown algae that grows on Ulva sp.

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Similar species: Ectocarpales
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Uploaded Jun 10, 2022. Captured Jun 6, 2022 10:48 in 160 Bayview Rd, Orr's Island, ME 04066, USA.
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  • 100mm

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