- Studies of "Dictyota spp."
- See more
See all on WikipediaDictyota - Wikipedia
Dictyota is a genus of brown seaweed in the family Dictyotaceae. Species are predominantly found in tropical and subtropical seas, and are known to contain numerous chemicals (diterpenes) which have potential medicinal value. As at the end of 2017, some 237 different diterpenes had been identified from … See more
The genus Dictyota was first described by Jean Vincent Lamouroux in 1809. The name Dictyota is derived from the Greek word “Διχτυον” meaning “net” or “network”, referring to the inner … See more
Dictyota is distributed along tropical to temperate waters with species having generally restricted geographic ranges. It is the most abundant genus of brown algae in the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Atlantic coasts of Europe. See more
Dictyota exhibits an isomorphic life cycle wherein the alternating gametophyte and sporophyte phases appear morphologically … See more
The genus is not currently cultivated nor harvested on an industrial scale. It is mainly exploited for its secondary metabolites which … See more
External characteristics
Dictyota has "flat, ribbon-like axes" which exhibit dichotomous branching that may be either isotomous (equal or symmetrical) or anisotomous (unequal). Isotomous branches may be recurved, while anisotomous … See moreSpecies of the genus are commonly found in subtidal to intertidal rocky pools. Seasonality in species' abundances as well as fertility are driven mainly by temperature, … See more
Dictyota is known to have high levels of fatty acids and lipids which makes the genus ideal for use as feedstock. The pigments found in Dictyota are Chlorophyll a, c, fucoxanthin … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Dictyota - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBDictyota. Dictyota (Dictyotales) is the most commonly found brown alga in European Atlantic coasts and the Mediterranean Sea. The plant body of Dictyota is long, dichotomously …
Dictyota falklandica sp. nov. (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) from the ...
WEBNov 8, 2018 · Fragment generation, survival, and attachment of Dictyota spp. at Conch Reef in the Florida Keys, USA. Coral Reefs 25 : 287–295. DOI: 10.1007/s00338-006 …
Interactive Guide to Caribbean Diving: Dictyota spp.
WEBY-branched algae. Dictyota spp. Description: This genus contains several species which are difficult to identify. All have branches that fork near their ends. The tips may be …
Dictyotaceae (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) species from French …
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Kinley et al. (2016) showed that Asparagopsis induces near elimination of methane in vitro, and Machado, Magnusson, Paul, De Nys, and Tomkins (2014) found …
The impact of Dictyota spp. on Halimeda populations of Conch …
WEBDec 30, 2003 · On average, the brown algae Dictyota spp. (D. pulchella and D. menstrualis combined) was the most abundant benthic organism category at both sites on Conch …
Fragment generation, survival, and attachment of Dictyota spp. at …
WEBMar 9, 2006 · During the past decade, the relative abundance of the brown macroalgae Dictyota spp. has been high in the Florida Keys. Recent studies have shown that …
(PDF) Fragment generation, survival, and attachment of Dictyota …
WEBMay 1, 2006 · These results suggest that vegetative fragmentation of Dictyota spp. plays an important role in the changing community structure on the Florida Keys reef tract.
(PDF) Direct effects of elevated temperature, reduced pH, and the ...
WEBApr 1, 2015 · Through an aquarium-based study, we provide evidence that exposure to macroalgae (Dictyota spp.), seawater with reduced pH (7.6 vs 8.1), and elevated …
Concise review of the genus Dictyota J.V. Lamouroux
WEBMay 12, 2020 · A study conducted in the Abrolhos Bank, Brazil, identified 9 higher taxa of marine invertebrates associated with the genus Dictyota, with further analyses of the …
Related searches for "Dictyota spp."
Skip to content
