Eucheuma spp.
Index
- Pictures
- Identity
- Summary of Invasiveness
- Taxonomic Tree
- Description
- Plant Type
- Distribution
- Distribution Table
- Introductions
- Habitat List
- Biology and Ecology
- Climate
- Air Temperature
- Water Tolerances
- Natural enemies
- Pathway Causes
- Pathway Vectors
- Impact Summary
- Risk and Impact Factors
- Uses List
- References
- Links to Websites
- Contributors
- Distribution Maps
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Top of pageSummary of Invasiveness
Top of pageWild and farmed crops of Eucheuma denticulatum, Kappaphycus alvarezii and Kappaphycus striatum are the main sources of the commercially important hydrocolloid carrageenan (Ask and Azanza, 2002; Aquaculture Compendium, 2006). Confusion in the taxonomy and systematics of the two distinct genera and several species assigned properly or mistakenly to either one or the other genus, has stemmed from the different names used in commerce and farming, and the lack of materials for proper identification. Negative impacts on the coral reef ecosystem of Kane’ohe Bay in Hawaii by the introduced Kappaphycus spp. have been recorded beginning 1970 (Rodger and Cox, 1999; Conklin and Smith, 2005). No other detailed documentation of the invasiveness of these species has been published.
The Global Invasive Species Database has listed the following as “exotic and invasive species”: 1) Kappaphycus alvarezii, 2) Kappaphycus cottonii, 3) Eucheuma denticulatum, 4) Eucheuma striatum (=Kappaphycus striatum) and 5) Kappaphycus spp.
Taxonomic Tree
Top of page- Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Rhodophyta
- Class: Rhodophyceae
- Order: Gigartinales
- Family: Solieriaceae
- Genus: Eucheuma
Description
Top of pageThe thallus of Eucheuma denticulatum ranges from 35 to 74 cm. Branches are brittle to cartilaginous in consistency, ranging from 7 to 9 cm in length, with whorled/spinous branchlets. The cell diameters are as follows: 2-5 µm outer cortex, 30-196 µm inner cortex and 20-45 µm medulla. Rhizoids of the medulla are present but thylles are absent. Tetrasporangia are zonate with tetraspores ranging from 13 to 36 µm in diameter. Spermatophyte conceptacles range over 350-650 x 300-420 µm with a spermatial diameter of 14-29 µm. Cystocarps and carpospores have not been observed in this species (after Azanza-Corrales, 1990).
Distribution
Top of pageEucheuma is also present in Madagascar (E Ask, Inst Fomento Pesquero, Div Fomento Acuicultura, Puerto Montt, Chile, personal communication, 2004) and Kenya (J Wakibia, personal communication, 2004).
Distribution Table
Top of pageThe distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. Further details may be available for individual references in the Distribution Table Details section which can be selected by going to Generate Report.
Last updated: 10 Jan 2020Continent/Country/Region | Distribution | Last Reported | Origin | First Reported | Invasive | Reference | Notes |
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Africa |
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Djibouti | Present | Introduced | |||||
Tanzania | Present | Native | |||||
Asia |
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Cocos Islands | Present | ||||||
India | Present | ||||||
Indonesia | Present | Native | |||||
Japan | Present | Native | |||||
Malaysia | Present | Present based on regional distribution. | |||||
-Peninsular Malaysia | Present | Native | |||||
Maldives | Present | ||||||
Philippines | Present | ||||||
Vietnam | Present | ||||||
North America |
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Cuba | Present | Introduced | |||||
United States | Present | Present based on regional distribution. | |||||
-California | Present | Introduced | |||||
-Florida | Present | Introduced | |||||
-Hawaii | Present | ||||||
Oceania |
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Christmas Island | Present | ||||||
Federated States of Micronesia | Present | ||||||
Fiji | Present | ||||||
French Polynesia | Present | ||||||
Guam | Present | ||||||
Solomon Islands | Present | ||||||
Tonga | Present | ||||||
United States Minor Outlying Islands | |||||||
-Johnston Atoll | Present | ||||||
South America |
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Brazil | Present | Introduced | |||||
Venezuela | Present | Introduced |
Introductions
Top of pageIntroduced to | Introduced from | Year | Reason | Introduced by | Established in wild through | References | Notes | |
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Natural reproduction | Continuous restocking | |||||||
California | 1985 | Research (pathway cause) | Unknown | Doty (1985a) | ||||
China | 1985 | Aquaculture (pathway cause) | Unknown | Wu et al. (1988) | ||||
Djibouti | 1973 | Unknown | Braud et al. (1974) | |||||
Fiji | mid 1970s | Unknown | Prakash (1990) | |||||
Florida | 1988 | Research (pathway cause) | Unknown | Dawes (1989) | ||||
Hawaii | 1971, 1985 | Unknown | Doty (1985a) | |||||
India | 1989 | Unknown | Mairh et al. (1995) | |||||
Indonesia | 1985 | Aquaculture (pathway cause) | Unknown | Yes | Yes | Soerjodinoto (1969) | ||
Japan | 1983 | Unknown | Mairh et al. (1986) | |||||
Kiribati | 1977, 1981 | Aquaculture (pathway cause) | Unknown | Russell (1982) | ||||
Malaysia | 1978 | Aquaculture (pathway cause) | Unknown | Yes | Yes | Doty (1980) | ||
Philippines | 1971 | Aquaculture (pathway cause) | Unknown | Yes | Yes | Doty and Alvarez (1973) | ||
Tanzania | 1989 | Aquaculture (pathway cause) | Unknown | Yes | Yes | Lirasan and Twide (1993) | ||
Vietnam | 1993 | Unknown | Ohno et al. (1995); Ohno et al. (1996) |
Habitat List
Top of pageCategory | Sub-Category | Habitat | Presence | Status |
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Brackish | Inland saline areas | Present, no further details | Harmful (pest or invasive) | |
Brackish | Inland saline areas | Present, no further details | Natural | |
Brackish | Inland saline areas | Present, no further details | Productive/non-natural | |
Littoral | Coastal areas | Principal habitat | Natural | |
Littoral | Intertidal zone | Secondary/tolerated habitat | Natural | |
Littoral | Intertidal zone | Secondary/tolerated habitat | Productive/non-natural | |
Marine | Inshore marine | Principal habitat | Natural | |
Marine | Inshore marine | Principal habitat | Productive/non-natural | |
Marine | Coral reefs | Principal habitat | Harmful (pest or invasive) | |
Marine | Coral reefs | Principal habitat | Natural | |
Marine | Coral reefs | Principal habitat | Productive/non-natural | |
Marine | Pelagic zone (offshore) | Secondary/tolerated habitat | Productive/non-natural | |
Marine | Benthic zone | Secondary/tolerated habitat | Natural | |
Marine | Benthic zone | Secondary/tolerated habitat | Productive/non-natural |
Biology and Ecology
Top of pageReproductive Biology
The life cycle of Eucheuma spp. is triphasic and consists of the carposporophyte (2n) and gametophyte (n) phases. The vegetative and reproductive structures of tetrasporic and gametophytic populations and their occurrence in farming sites in the Philippines have been reported. Dawes (1979) found no differences in carrageenan yield between sexual stages of Eucheuma.
E. denticulatum produces zonate tetraspores. E. denticulatum from farms were found to have more tetrasporophytes than in the wild. Male gametophytes and structures are rare to unknown in this genus. In a study conducted by Azanza-Corrales et al. (1992), vegetative regeneration of plants will continue the same reproductive phases, thus, the ratio of reproductive phase (i.e. male, female and tetrasporic) may reflect that of the original plants introduced in the area. Sporogenesis and gametogenesis might occur without release or germination. Spores might be released but lack of suitable substrates at the site would lessen the possibility of spore settlement and germination.
Clone cultivation, however, is presently very useful for farming; further research, should therefore include the use of sporelings for culture as in other economically important seaweeds such as Porphyra and Laminaria. Sporeling cultivation could provide the possibility of other farming manipulations and increase genetic variation.
EcophysiologyLight response
Field studies on these crops have shown the negative effects of exposure to excessive light. Light response curves have been plotted for the commercial eucheumatoids. The different colour types of E. denticulatum and K. alvarezii have different photosynthetic responses. Ecotypic differentiation and variation in photosynthetic efficiency have been shown for E. denticulatum colour types red, brown and green, which were not shown by K. alvarezii when nitrogen was limiting (Ask and Azanza, 2001).
Temperature responseTemperature responses of this crop have been well studied in the field and laboratory. E. denticulatum and K. striatum (var. tambalang and elkhorn) have maximum photosynthetic rates at 30ºC with inhibition at 35-40ºC. An optimum photosynthetic rate was obtained between 30 and 35ºC for E. denticulatum. In tropical areas, Trono and Ohno (1989) reported that rapid growth and high biomass production by Kappaphycus and Eucheuma occur during months characterized by warmer temperature, i.e. 25-30ºC.
Salinity responseThe growth or photosynthetic response of commercial eucheumatoids in relation to salinity has not been reported. According to Mathieson and Dawes (1974) in E. isiforme a photosynthetic maxima is achieved at 30-40 practical salinity untis (PSU) depending on temperature. Mairh et al. (1986) also reported that in laboratory grown E. striatum, thalli did not survive beyond 7-14 days in less than 24 psu or above 45 psu. Ask and Azanza (2001) suggested that single and interactive effects of salinity with other factors on the commercial cultivation of Eucheuma should be studied because in shallow floating forms or off bottom farms exposed at low tide the crops can be exposed to rapid decreases in salinity during tropical downpours. Noticeable drops in temperature and light levels also occur and plants located in the inter-tidal zone can experience rapid changes in salinity from freshwater runoff.
Climate
Top of pageClimate | Status | Description | Remark |
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A - Tropical/Megathermal climate | Preferred | Average temp. of coolest month > 18°C, > 1500mm precipitation annually | |
Am - Tropical monsoon climate | Preferred | Tropical monsoon climate ( < 60mm precipitation driest month but > (100 - [total annual precipitation(mm}/25])) | |
As - Tropical savanna climate with dry summer | Tolerated | < 60mm precipitation driest month (in summer) and < (100 - [total annual precipitation{mm}/25]) | |
Aw - Tropical wet and dry savanna climate | Tolerated | < 60mm precipitation driest month (in winter) and < (100 - [total annual precipitation{mm}/25]) | |
B - Dry (arid and semi-arid) | Tolerated | < 860mm precipitation annually | |
C - Temperate/Mesothermal climate | Preferred | Average temp. of coldest month > 0°C and < 18°C, mean warmest month > 10°C | |
Cf - Warm temperate climate, wet all year | Tolerated | Warm average temp. > 10°C, Cold average temp. > 0°C, wet all year | |
Cs - Warm temperate climate with dry summer | Preferred | Warm average temp. > 10°C, Cold average temp. > 0°C, dry summers | |
Cw - Warm temperate climate with dry winter | Tolerated | Warm temperate climate with dry winter (Warm average temp. > 10°C, Cold average temp. > 0°C, dry winters) |
Air Temperature
Top of pageParameter | Lower limit | Upper limit |
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Mean annual temperature (ºC) | 22.8 | 29.2 |
Mean maximum temperature of hottest month (ºC) | 39 | 40 |
Mean minimum temperature of coldest month (ºC) | 20 | 21 |
Water Tolerances
Top of pageParameter | Minimum Value | Maximum Value | Typical Value | Status | Life Stage | Notes |
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Depth (m b.s.l.) | 2-3 | Optimum | 3-5 tolerated (Ask and Azanza, 2002) | |||
Illumination (Lux illuminance) | >10,000 | Harmful | Adult | |||
Illumination (Lux illuminance) | 6000 | Optimum | Adult | |||
Salinity (part per thousand) | 24-25 | Optimum | 25-26 tolerated (Ask and Azanza, 2002) | |||
Water temperature (ºC temperature) | 20-25 | Optimum | 25-30 tolerated (Trono and Ohno, 1989; Ask and Azanza, 2002) |
Natural enemies
Top of pageNatural enemy | Type | Life stages | Specificity | References | Biological control in | Biological control on |
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Chelonia mydas | Predator | Aquatic|Adult | ||||
Diadema setosum | Predator | Aquatic|Adult | ||||
Tripneustes gratilla | Predator | Aquatic|Adult |
Pathway Causes
Top of pageCause | Notes | Long Distance | Local | References |
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Aquaculture | Yes | Yes | ||
Research | Yes | Yes |
Pathway Vectors
Top of pageVector | Notes | Long Distance | Local | References |
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Aircraft | Live vegetative stage | Yes | ||
Aquaculture stock | Live vegetative stage | Yes | Yes | |
Bulk freight or cargo | Live vegetative stage | Yes | ||
Containers and packaging - non-wood | Live vegetative stage | Yes | ||
Containers and packaging - wood | Live vegetative stage | Yes | Ask and Azanza (2002) | |
Floating vegetation and debris | Live vegetative stage | Yes | ||
Land vehicles | Live vegetative stage | Yes | Ask and Azanza (2002) | |
Live seafood | Live vegetative stage | Yes | ||
Ship structures above the water line | Live vegetative stage | Yes | Ask and Azanza (2002) |
Impact Summary
Top of pageCategory | Impact |
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Animal/plant products | Positive |
Crop production | Positive |
Environment (generally) | Positive |
Fisheries / aquaculture | Positive |
Human health | Positive |
Tourism | Positive |
Trade/international relations | Positive |
Risk and Impact Factors
Top of page- Has a broad native range
- Highly adaptable to different environments
- Pioneering in disturbed areas
- Fast growing
- Reproduces asexually
- Ecosystem change/ habitat alteration
- Modification of natural benthic communities
- Reduced native biodiversity
- Threat to/ loss of endangered species
- Threat to/ loss of native species
- Competition - shading
- Competition - smothering
- Fouling
- Rapid growth
- Rooting
- Trampling
Uses List
Top of pageAnimal feed, fodder, forage
- Fishmeal
- Fodder/animal feed
- Invertebrate food
Environmental
- Revegetation
- Wildlife habitat
Fuels
- Biofuels
General
- Laboratory use
- Research model
Human food and beverage
- Emergency (famine) food
- Flour/starch
- Food additive
- Gum/mucilage
- Vegetable
Materials
- Cosmetics
- Fertilizer
- Fibre
- Gum/resin
References
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Azanza-Corrales R, 1990. The farmed Eucheuma Species in Danajon Reef, Philippines: vegetative and reproductive structures. J. Appl. Phycol., 2:57-62.
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Doty MS, 1980. Outplanting Eucheuma species and Gracilaria species in the Tropics. [Proceedings of the Symposium sponsored by Pacifica Area Sea Grant Advisory Program and the California Sea Grant College Program California Sea Grant, La Jolla, California: Pacific Seaweed Aquaculture], [ed. by Abbott IA, Foster MS, Eklund LF]. 19-22.
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Doty MS, Alvarez VB, 1975. Status, problems, advances and economics of Eucheuma farms. In: Mar. Technol. Soc. J. 9 30-35.
Lirasan T, Twide P, 1993. Farming Eucheuma in Zanzibar, Tanzania. In: Hydrobiologia, 260-261, 353-355.
Mairh OP, Soe-Htun U, Ohno M, 1986. Culture of Eucheuma striatum (Rhodophyta, Soliariaceae) in subtropical waters of Shikoku, Japan. In: Bot. Mar. 29 185-191.
Mairh OP, Zodape ST, Tewari A, Rajyagaru MR, 1995. Culture of marine red algae Kappaphycus striatum (Schmitz) Doty on the Saurashtra region, West Coast of India. In: Indian J. Mar. Sci. 24 24-31.
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Rincones RE, Rubio JN, 1999. Introduction and commercial cultivation of the red alga Eucheuma in Venezuela for the production of phycocolloids. In: World Aquaculture Magazine, 30 (2) 57-61.
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African Marine Atlas – Exotic and Invasive Species | http://iodeweb2.vliz.be/omap/OMAP/BIOSPHERE/pages/6_4_invasive_species.htm | |
Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative | http://www.hawaii.edu/ssri/hcri/ | |
Irish Seaweed Centre | http://www.irishseaweed.com | |
Surialink | http://www.surialink.com | |
The Nature Conservancy | http://www.nature.org/ |
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Rhodora Azanza, The Marine Science Institute, College of Science, University of the Philippines, Velasquez Street, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
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The Marine Science Institute, College of Science, University of the Philippines, Velasquez Street, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
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