Description of Ulvales from the coast of Harihareshwar, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, India
Keywords:
Ulvales, Ulva lactuca, Ulva fasciata, Ulva intestinalis, Harihareshwar coast, Konkan coastAbstract
The present study encompasses the systematic collection, morphological characterization, and anatomical investigation of marine algae belonging to the division Chlorophyta, order Ulvales, sourced from the rocky intertidal and subtidal zones along the coast of Shri Harihareshwar, Raigad District, Maharashtra, India. During the course of this investigation, three distinct species of the genus Ulva were collected, identified, and documented, namely Ulva lactuca L., Ulva fasciata Delile, and Ulva intestinalis L. The species were identified based on their morphological and anatomical characters and confirmed using standard taxonomic literature. This study adds to the knowledge of phycological diversity of the Raigad coast and serves as a reference for future studies on marine Chlorophyta of this region.
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