Phylum : ChlorophytaClass : UlvophyceaeOrder : UlvalesFamily : UlvaceaeSpecies Name : Ulva lactuca Linnaeus©Prof Michael D Guiry This is a green seaweed - one of 1200 species found globally.Uses :As a food - used within salads and as a garnish Contains - ash, carbohydrates, fibre, lipids, protein As a mineral supplement - contains Ascorbic Acid (vitamin A) gout treatment - traditional use Source of iodine As an animal feed and as a fertiliser Used to make paper