Udotea flabellum
| Udotea flabellum | |
|---|---|
| A group of Udotea flabellum off the coast of the Bahamas | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Clade: | Viridiplantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Ulvophyceae |
| Order: | Bryopsidales |
| Family: | Udoteaceae |
| Genus: | Udotea |
| Species: | U. flabellum |
| Binomial name | |
| Udotea flabellum (J.Ellis & Solander) M.Howe | |
Udotea flabellum is a species of photosynthetic macroalgae. It is commonly found in shallow waters around Florida and Belize in sandy areas, sea grass beds, and coral reefs. It is known for its antimicrobial properties and is also being used in cancer treatment studies.