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    Taxonomy

    Gracilaria contains the following subtaxa:
    • Gracilaria abbottiana M.D.Hoyle
    • Gracilaria abyssalis Gurgel & … See more

    Distribution

    Gracilaria are found in warm waters throughout the world, though they also occur seasonally in temperate waters. It can not tolerate temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F). Gracilaria are found in all oceans except the … See more

    Use

    Gracilaria is used as a food in Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean and Sri Lankan cuisines. In Japanese cuisine, it is called ogonori or ogo, and used to make tokoroten. In the Philippines, it is called gulaman and used to ma… See more

    Aquarium trade

    Gracilaria commonly appears as a macroalgae for sale in the aquarium trade. It is highly palatable to tangs and many other herbivorous fish, and its nutrient uptake ability makes it a suitable choice for a refugium… See more

    Ecology

    Gracilaria are susceptible to infection by the parasitic oomycete Pythium porphyrae. Reproduction by Gracilaria gracilis is supported by Idotea balthica – the first known case of an animal helping algae reproduce. … See more

    External links

    • Gracilaria and its Cultivation (archived at the Internet Archive)
    • Gracilaria in the Suria Link Sea Plants Handbook (archived at the Internet Archive) See more

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