Ulva lingulatam, alga
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Ulva lingulatam, alga
Plate 11 from Drawings of Submerged Algae (1800) by Mary Dawson Turner. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Alga Algae Algal Eukaryote Eukaryotic Mary Dawson Mary Dawson Turner Protist Protista Turner Ulva Chlorophyta Green Alga Green Algae Sea Lettuce
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Plate 11 from Mary Dawson Turner's groundbreaking work, "Drawings of Submerged Algae," showcases the exquisite detail and scientific precision of this 19th-century British botanical illustrator. The featured specimen is identified as Ulva lingulata, a common green alga, also known as sea lettuce, belonging to the Ulvaceae family within the Ulvales order and the Ulvophyceae class. Ulva lingulata is a eukaryotic organism, meaning it possesses a complex cell structure and nucleus, making it a protist, a diverse group of organisms that includes plants, fungi, and animals. This alga is characterized by its flat, disc-shaped thallus, which can grow up to 30 centimeters long and forms dense mats in shallow coastal waters. The thallus is covered in tiny, green chloroplasts, which enable the alga to carry out photosynthesis and produce energy from sunlight. Turner's meticulous illustration captures the intricate details of Ulva lingulata's cellular structure, including the presence of small, rounded cells and the distinct, wavy margins of the thallus. Her work was instrumental in advancing the understanding of green algae and their classification during the early 19th century. This beautiful print, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to Turner's artistic talent and her significant contributions to the field of botany. Her drawings of submerged algae remain an essential resource for researchers and continue to inspire appreciation for the intricacies of the natural world.
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