SEA LETTUCE
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Context
- In the DNA analysis of the sea lettuce found, 20 unique species and subspecies are identified.
- It also marks the presence of three invasive species.
- This study will be helpful in understanding the threat of invasive species to the biological diversity of indigenous species of sea lettuce.
- This will also help in protection of the associated ecosystems in Baltic sea region.
- It also recommends discouraging the use of invasive species
Sea Lettuce
- These sea lettuce consists of a edible green algae Green macroalgae of genus Ulva.
- There could be many other species of the green algae Ulva.
- These are distributed abundantly form the Atlantic waters to Bay of Bothnia in Baltic Sea region.
- Research and exploration is going on to find other species of this lettuce.
- These lettuce are characterised by an easy and fast growth, mainly grows on cliff and rock at the edge, making them significant to aquaculture industry.
- Sea lettuce finds its application in various industries like food industry.
- It is quite high in nutritional values like protein, dietary fibre, and healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids.
- They are also used for different biochemical applications.
Aquaculture
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PRACTICE QUESTION Discuss how sea lettuce could be a significant food option contributing to the food security around the world. Also explain the threat of invasive species to the indigenous biodiversity of an ecosystem. (250 words) |