| Family: |
Dictyotaceae () |
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| Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 108 m |
| Distribution: |
Central Pacific and Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Produces dictyol-class diterpenes that prevent it from being eaten by reef fishes (Ref. 86733). Maximum depth from Ref. 102122. In Belize, it was found in a submarine cave near Columbus Cay (Ref. 87209). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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