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Descriptor English:
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Kelp
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Kelp
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Kelp
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Tree Number:
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B01.750.600.425
B05.080.750.450
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Definition English:
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Large, robust forms of brown algae (PHAEOPHYCEAE) in the order Laminariales. They are a major component of the lower intertidal and sublittoral zones on rocky coasts in temperate and polar waters. Kelp, a kind of SEAWEED, usually refers to species in the genera LAMINARIA or MACROCYSTIS, but the term may also be used for species in FUCUS or Nereocystis. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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coordinate with specific organism if pertinent
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History Note English:
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2004; use SEAWEED 2000-2003
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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37787
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Unique Identifier:
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D044423
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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