new species of seaweed discovered Flashcards
1
Q
name of species
A
Hypnea indica and Hypnea bullata
2
Q
Found where?
A
Hypnea indica : Tamil Nadu & Gujrat
Hypnea bullata : Tamil nadu & Diu island
3
Q
Name of genus & about it?
A
genus Hypnea or red seaweeds
4
Q
Location of growth
A
intertidal regions of the coast, namely the area that is submerged during the high tide and exposed during low tides.
5
Q
What this species contains & it’s useful in which industry?
A
contain the biomolecule carrageenan, which is widely used in the food industry.
6
Q
Threats
A
Get affected by ocean acidification,which is aftermath of climate change.
7
Q
other species of Hypnea which is found for the first time in Indian coasts?
A
Hypnea nidifica
