| Authority: Gobi |
Type species: Capsosiphon fulvescens (C. Agardh) Setchell & N.L. Gardner |
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| Commercial species: fulvescens (FUL) |
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| Common names: Capsosiphon |
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| Classification: Eukaryota, Phylum Chlorophyta, Order Ulvales, Family Capsosiphonaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase names and species: 5 names - 3 current as of 12-2001. |
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Said to have minor use as food in Korea - aquaculture potential. |
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Description
Member of the Order Ulvales. |
Habitat
Known from Korea and several other countries. |
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Capsosiphon production
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Tons per annum
wild harvest |
Tons per annum
cultivated |
| North Korea |
n/a |
0 |
| South Korea |
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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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Capsosiphon |
CP |
FUL |
fulvescens |
FH |
SV |
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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Capsosiphon is most strongly associated with the Seavegetables community. |
