| Authority: J. Agardh |
Type
species: Meristotheca
papulosa (Montagne) J. Agardh |
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species: papulosa
(PAU), procumbens (PRO)
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| Common
names: Keikansai, Tosakanori |
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Classification:
Eukaryota, Phylum Rhodophyta, Class Rhodophyceae, Subclass
Florideophycidae, Order Gigartinales, Family Areschougiaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase
names and species: 11 names - 6 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
In preparation. |
Habitat
In preparation. |
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Meristotheca
production
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Tons
per annum
wild harvest |
Tons
per annum
cultivated |
| Japan |
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 |
| Meristotheca |
ME |
PAU |
papulosa |
FH |
SV |
| Meristotheca |
ME |
PRO |
procumbens |
FH |
SV |
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Meristotheca is most strongly associated with the
Seavegetables
community.
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