Udotea

Udotea is a genus of green algae in the family Udoteaceae.

== Taxonomy and nomenclature == Udoteaceae are generally described based on vegetative characters of fully-developed thalli''. Most species of Udotea tend to have blades that are single or multiple layers with branching siphons attaching to adjacent siphons. In some species, a characteristic similar to Udoteacean genera are observed such as small protuberances or attachments on the sides of the blades.