Reeflings
Order

Common name: Green Sea Lettuce

Scientific name: Ulvales

Ulvales is an order of green algae, commonly found in marine environments, including reef aquariums. Members of this order, such as the well-known Ulva or sea lettuce, are often appreciated for their fast growth and ability to absorb excess nutrients, which can help control algae blooms. They are photosynthetic and can thrive in a range of lighting conditions. Ulvales species can be a food source for herbivorous fish and invertebrates, but they may require pruning to prevent overgrowth.

  1. Thickets of macroalga Ulva intestinalis. The underwater part of the rock rock, covered with algae and illuminated by the sun.
    Common name: Gutweed
    Scientific name: Ulva intestinalis
  2. green seaweed ulva lactuca algae swing underwater with bubbles.
    Common name: Green Laver
    Scientific name: Ulva lactuca
  3. Sea lettuce-covered rocks in an estuary.; Round Pond, Maine.
    Common name: Sea Lettuce
    Scientific name: Ulva linza
  4. Salted sea lettuce
    Common name: Sea Lettuce
    Scientific name: Ulva prolifera
  5. Ulva rigida, sea lettuce isolated on black background.
    Common name: Sea Lettuce
    Scientific name: Ulva rigida