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Trivias about the Deep-Sea Lobsters of the Philippines
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Chelarctus aureus (Holthuis, 1963) - LOCUST LOBSTER This lobster is found at depthi ranglng from 100 meters to 152 meters in Tayabas Bay and off Lubang Island in the Philippines, as well as in Fiji, Indonesia and South China Sea (Holthuis 2000). |
Trivias about Philippine Marine Biodiversity
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1. Sea grapes (Caulerpa racemosa) - This green alga is relatively common in the shallow waters of coral reefs. This species is eaten fresh by many coastal dwellers, being known as "or-orusap" in lIocano. This and a congener, C. lentillifera, which is cultured in Cebu, are also called "Iato." (Photo by G. C. Trone, Jr.) |
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2. Sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) - A nocturnal echinoderm, this animal is d ifticu It to find during the day as it hides in crevices, emerging at night to forage on the reef. The stout spines are collected as pendants or ornaments. (Photo by M. Jones) |
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