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Sea Lettuce is...

Sea Lettuce is

A

Laminaria

B

Fucus

C

Sargassum

D

Ulva

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Options**: The question asks about "Sea Lettuce" and provides three options: Laminaria, Fucus, and Sargassum. 2. **Understand the Types of Algae**: Recognize that Laminaria, Fucus, and Sargassum are all types of brown algae. Brown algae contain the pigment fucoxanthin, which gives them their characteristic brown color. 3. **Determine Edibility**: Among the brown algae, both Laminaria and Sargassum are known to be edible forms. 4. **Identify Sea Lettuce**: Sea Lettuce is not one of the brown algae mentioned. Instead, it is known as "Ulva," which is classified as a green algae. 5. **Characteristics of Sea Lettuce**: Sea Lettuce has a thalloid body structure that resembles leafy forms, with coarse edges, which is why it is called "lettuce." 6. **Conclusion**: Since Sea Lettuce is a green algae and not one of the brown algae listed in the options, it is important to identify the correct classification. The correct answer is that Sea Lettuce is a green algae, specifically Ulva, which is different from the options provided. **Final Answer**: Sea Lettuce is a type of green algae known as Ulva. ---
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