Meristotheca procumbens P.W. Gabrielson & Kraft, 1985
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Family:  Areschougiaceae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Most prized edible seaweed in Japan, and demand for it is strong (Ref. 82232).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  An ingredient in traditional puddings made in Rotuma; has not yet been positively recorded as occurring in the main Fiji group (Ref. 82232). C: Refs. 82232, 82427, 81001, 81395, 80701.

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