| Authority: J. Agardh |
Type species: Meristotheca papulosa (Montagne) J. Agardh |
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| Commercial 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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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 |
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n/a |
n/a |
0 |
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Production
Production figures are being sought. |
Biology & Agronomy
In preparation. |
Chemistry
In preparation. |
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. |
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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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Meristotheca is most strongly associated with the Seavegetables community. |
