Falkenbergia rufolanosa Harvey

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Kyphosid Ruminant Microbial Biodigestion of Seaweed ( KRuMBS )

Abstract: 

Can rudderfish (Family Kyphosidae–an herbivorous, active-swimming reef-fish) provide a biological model for macroalgae biodigestionas a route to renewable bioenergy?

Author(s): 
Neil Sims
Simona Augyte
Lieve M. Laurens
Attachment: 
PDF icon Kyphosid Ruminant Microbial Biodigestion of Seaweed (KRuMBS).pdf
Article Source: 
Ocean Era
Category: 
Basic Biology
Uses of Seaweeds: Fuel or Energy