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Undaria 
pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar
 
Undaria pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar  |  MACOI nš: 4748 (2024-10-19)
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Collection: MACOI
Dimensions:  9 cm
Identif Year:  2024
Colecting Site(s):
Buarcos Bay, Portugal
Notes: Leonardo Jesus, PL2
Description: Undaria pinnafitida, commonly known as wakame, is a brown seaweed usually found in the cold waters of East Asia. Aside from its native region, Undaria pinnafitida is considered an invasive specie in Atlantic Europe, Mediterranean Sea and Oceania. U. pinnafitida is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is used in many of Asian dishes and can be used in health and wellness products. This seaweed can reach an overall length of 0.5-3m.



Genus:  Undaria Suringar
    Sinonym: Ulopteryx pinnafitida
Species:
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Undaria pinnatifida (Harvey) Suringar



Identifier: Leonel Pereira
Collector: Leonardo Jesus



Availability: Available



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