Organisms

Sargassum

One of the largest genera of BROWN ALGAE, comprised of more than 150 species found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate zones of both hemispheres. Some species are attached (benthic) but most float in the open sea (pelagic). Sargassum provides a critical habitat for hundreds of species of FISHES; TURTLES; and INVERTEBRATES.

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One of the largest genera of BROWN ALGAE, comprised of more than 150 species found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate zones of both hemispheres. Some species are attached (benthic) but most float in the open sea (pelagic). Sargassum provides a critical habitat for hundreds of species of FISHES; TURTLES; and INVERTEBRATES.

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2004

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  • Algae, Brown (1974-2003)
  • Seaweed (1974-2003)

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  1. B01w.750.600w.725w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sargassum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044647. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044647
  2. Sargassum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sargassum
  3. Sargassum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q865061