| Authority: Bory de Saint-Vincent |
Type
species: Hydroclathrus clathratus (Bory de Saint-Vincent ex C. Agardh) M.A.
Howe |
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| Commercial
species:
clathratus
(CLT)
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| Common
names: Hydroclathrus, kagomenori,
Netweed |
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Classification:
Eukaryota, Phylum Heterokontophyta, Order Ectocarpales, Family
Chordariaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase
names and species: 5 names - 2 current as of 12-2001. |
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SuriaLink SeaPlant
Utility Rating
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Minor use as sea vegetable and
animal feed. |
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Description
Sac-like thallus with perforations
throughout. Resembles a brown, soft Swiss cheese. Few to several cm in
length. |
Habitat
Attaches to rocks, coral or shells in
fairly sheltered location. |
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Hydroclathrus
production
click country to go to GIS |
Tons
per annum
wild harvest |
Tons
per annum
cultivated |
| Bangladesh |
n/a |
0 |
| Philippines |
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 |
| Hydroclathrus |
HY |
CLT |
clathratus |
FA, FH |
BP, SV |
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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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Hydroclathrus is most strongly associated with the
Biopolymers and
Seavegetables
communities.
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