| 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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| DiveBorneo 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
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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. |
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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GenID |
SpID |
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Uses |
Communities |
| Hydroclathrus |
HY |
CLT |
clathratus |
FA, FH |
BP, SV |
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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Hydroclathrus is most strongly associated with the Biopolymers and Seavegetables communities. |
