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Type
species: n/a |
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species: filicina
(FIL)
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Classification:
Eukaryota, Phylum Rhodophyta, Class Halymeniaceae, Subclass Dasyaceae, Order
, Family |
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names and species: n/a names - n/a current as of 12-2001. |
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SuriaLink SeaPlant
Utility Rating
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Reputed to have minor use as
food. |
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Description
Morphology is variable between and
within species. Generally dark red in colour with several flat, flexible
fronds emanating from a small holdfast. Resembles some forms of
Gigartina,
Iridaea &
Halymenia. Dark red fruiting
bodies appear as spots and bumps on thallus when in a reproductive state. |
Habitat
Generally attaches subtidally to
coral, stones or shells on sheltered coral reef flats. |
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Grateloupia
production
click country to go to GIS |
Tons
per annum
wild harvest |
Tons
per annum
cultivated |
| China |
n/a |
0 |
| Indonesia |
n/a |
0 |
| Total |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
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Production
Production figures are being sought.
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Biology & Agronomy
In preparation.
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Chemistry
In preparation.
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Processing
We have several monographs in progress covering analytical
procedures post-harvest treatment and process technology. Check
the processing
index for available web pages and monographs.
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Products, Uses & Applications
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| List of
species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Grateloupia |
GT |
FIL |
filicina |
FH, MD, PC, WB |
SV, WB |
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to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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uses
to communities
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Grateloupia is most strongly associated with the
Seavegetables and
Wellbeing
communities.
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