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[edit]Dictyopteris australis is a species of brown algae in the family Dictyotaceae found in warm and temperate seas worldwide.[1] Dictyopteris australis is typically found in either shallow coastal waters or deeper waters as long as reef is present.[2]
Description
[edit]The odor that Dictyopteris seaweed gives off is often compared to the smell of the ocean and salt water.[3] The seaweed is abundant and can grow up to 40 centimeters in length.[4]As the species states, the algae is brown in color featuring dark spots. [4]There are many branches that break away from the main body that often end in lightly forked tips.
Distribution and Habitat
[edit]The distribution of Dictyopteris australis across temperate waters leads it to be found all along the equator making appearances in islands all across the pacific, Australia, south America and more.[3] it can be found growing on rocky surfaces and corals.[2] Dictyopteris australis is very abundant and common and can be found anywhere from 3 to 20 meters underwater.[4]
It can often be found washed up along Hawaii’s shores during the spring and summer months.[5]
Cultural Significance
[edit]In Hawaii, Dictyopteris australis, also known as “Limu Lipoa” locally, has a very pronounced cultural significance and is used in many ways from eating to traditional practices.[3] Limu Lipoa has been said to also contain healing properties and act as a mediator in conflict.[6]
Dictyopteris australis can be eaten and is often used in a variety of Hawaiian dishes, the most prevalent being its use in sushi.[7]Although it is used as just an ingredient, that doesn't mean that it can't be eaten and consumed as a standalone food, it acts as a wonderful vegetable replacement, offering many of the same nutrients and benefits of more traditional vegetables. [7]
References
[edit]- ^ Chamberlain, Scott; Vanhoorne., Bart (2017-01-14). "worrms: World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) Client". CRAN: Contributed Packages. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ a b "Limu Līpoa". Waikīkī Aquarium. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
- ^ a b c Zatelli, Gabriele Andressa; Philippus, Ana Cláudia; Falkenberg, Miriam (2018-03-01). "An overview of odoriferous marine seaweeds of the Dictyopteris genus: insights into their chemical diversity, biological potential and ecological roles". Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia. 28 (2): 243–260. doi:10.1016/j.bjp.2018.01.005. ISSN 0102-695X.
- ^ a b c "PHAEOPHYTA Algae". www.coralreefnetwork.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ PHILLIPS, J. A. (1998-11). "Studies of reproduction in Australian Dictyopteris australis and Dictyopteris muelleri (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) identify new taxonomic characters". European Journal of Phycology. 33 (4): 345–355. doi:10.1017/s0967026298001851. ISSN 0967-0262.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Magazine, Maui (2010-03-01). "The Lure of Limu". Maui No Ka Oi Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ a b McDermid, Karla J.; Martin, Keelee J.; Haws, Maria C. (2019-10-01). "Seaweed resources of the Hawaiian Islands". Botanica Marina. 62 (5): 443–462. doi:10.1515/bot-2018-0091. ISSN 1437-4323.