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japweed

Sargassum muticum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Oman), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Mexico).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇴🇲 Oman 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum
Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class
Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order
Fucales (Fucales)
Family
Sargassaceae
Genus
Sargassum
Species
Sargassum muticum (japweed)

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
Data Deficient
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Devil weed
Sargassum horneri
Not Evaluated
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Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
Data Deficient
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Sargasso Weed
Sargassum natans
Not Evaluated
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Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum fluitans
Not Evaluated
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String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
Endangered
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Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of japweed?
The scientific name of japweed is Sargassum muticum. It belongs to the genus Sargassum.
Where does japweed live?
japweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Oman), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Mexico).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does japweed belong to?
japweed (Sargassum muticum) belongs to the genus Sargassum, which is part of the taxonomic family Sargassaceae.
What kingdom does japweed belong to?
japweed (Sargassum muticum) belongs to the kingdom Chromista (Chromista).
What are the closest relatives of japweed?
The closest relatives of japweed in the genus Sargassum include Albemarle Sargassum, Devil weed, Galapagos Sargassum, Sargasso Weed, Sargassum Seaweed.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Sargassum — 8 Species

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Albemarle Sargassum
Sargassum albemarlense
DD 🐾
Devil weed
Sargassum horneri
NE 🐾
Galapagos Sargassum
Sargassum galapagense
DD
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japweed
Sargassum muticum
NE
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Sargasso Weed
Sargassum natans
NE 🐾
Sargassum Seaweed
Sargassum fluitans
NE 🐾
String Sargassum
Sargassum setifolium
EN 🐾
Templeton's Sargassum
Sargassum templetonii
DD
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