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Laminaria

Laminaria digitata

(Hudson) J.V. Lamouroux, 1813

Oarweed

Not Reef Tank Suitable

Not Suitable for Fish-Only Tank

Range: Northwest Atlantic Ocean

Natural Environment: Inhabits exposed areas on shores in the lower littoral zones.

Aquarium Suitability: Not considered a desirable aquarium species yet does have value as an organic fertilizer, and in the production of products like toothpaste and cosmetics. In Japan its used for some culinary purposes.

Potential Control Species: Urchins: Diadema setosum

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Chromista

    Class: Phaeophyceae

    Order: Laminariales

    Family: Laminariaceae

    Genus: Laminaria

 Laminaria digitata (Oarweed)
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