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Japweed -
Sargassum muticum



Scientific names: This family was first observed in the Sargasso Sea. Muticus is neo-latin and means shortened, pointless or without bristles. Mutilare, also Latin means to shorten or mutilate.

Other English names: Japanese seaweed.

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