| Authority: E.Y. Dawson |
Type species: Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis (Bory de Saint-Vincent) E.Y. Dawson, Acleto & Foldvik |
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| Commercial species: lemaneiformis (LEM, tenuifrons (TEI) |
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| Common names: Ake limu, Chop-chop, Funoran, Limu Huluhu-Iuwaena, Mukade-nori, Pakeleaw`a |
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| Classification: Eukaryota, Phylum Rhodophyta, Class Rhodophyceae, Subclass Florideophycidae, Order Gracilariales, Family Gracilariaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase names and species: 14 names - 6 current as of 12-2001. |
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| DiveBorneo SeaPlant Utility Rating |
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Minor wild crop used for food & galactans |
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Harvesting must use good environmental practices. |
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Description
In preparation. |
Habitat
In preparation. |
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Gracilariopsis production
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Tons per annum
wild harvest |
Tons per annum
cultivated |
| Brazil |
n/a |
0 |
| Canada |
n/a |
0 |
| Total |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
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Production
Production figures are still 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 |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
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GA |
TEI |
tenuifrons |
FH, FI, IA, MD, PA, PC, WB |
BP, SV, WB |
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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Gracilariopsis is most strongly associated with the Biopolymer, Seavegetables and Wellbeing communities. |
