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Bugula

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Bugula is a genus of common colonial arborescent bryozoa, often mistaken for seaweed. It commonly grows upright in bushy colonies of up to 15 cm in height.[1][2]

Distribution

The native distribution of Bugula neritina is presumed to be tropical and subtropical waters; however, it has become widespread globally due to attachment to the hulls of vessels.[1] It is considered an invasive species in some countries.

Bugula neritina

Bugula neritina attracted interest as a source of cytotoxic chemicals, bryostatins, under clinical investigation as anti-cancer agents. It was first collected and provided to JL Hartwell's anticancer drug discovery group at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) by Jack Rudloe.[3] In 2001 pharmaceutical company GPC Biotech licensed Bryostatin 1 from Arizona State University for commercial development as a treatment for cancer. GPC Biotech canceled development in 2003, saying that Bryostatin 1 showed little effectiveness and some toxic side-effects.[4] More recent work shows it has positive effects on cognition in sufferers of Alzheimers with few side effects.[5]

Other uses

Dried Bugula are commonly used as decorations:

"Air fern", the so-called everlasting plant that supposedly absorbs from air all the moisture it needs to live, is commonly dried colonies of the bryozoan Bugula that have been artificially coloured.[6]

However, Sertularia argentea are also sold as "air ferns."[7]

Species

Species brought into synonymy

References

  1. ^ a b "Bugula neritina". exoticsguide.org. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  2. ^ Bock, P. (2015). Bugula Oken, 1815. In: Bock, P.; Gordon, D. (2015) World List of Bryozoa. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=110839 on 2015-09-02
  3. ^ Harford, B The Bryostatins’ Tale Chemical and Engineering News, Vol 89, No 43 PP. 10 - 17 Oct 24, 2011 accessed Dec 19, 2017
  4. ^ "Bryostatin 1". 19 June 2006. Archived from the original on 9 May 2007. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  5. ^ Nelsen et al., JT Bryostatin Effects on Cognitive Function and PKCɛ in Alzheimer's Disease Phase IIa and Expanded Access Trials J Alzheimers Dis. 2017; 58(2): 521–535. Accessed Dec 27, 2017
  6. ^ Frank K. McKinney. "The Bryozoa". International Bryozoology Association. Archived from the original on 2006-12-13. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
  7. ^ Picton, B.E. & Morrow, C.C. (2016). Sertularia argentea Linnaeus, 1758. [In] Encyclopedia of Marine Life of Britain and Ireland. Accessed on 2020-01-11.

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Bugula: Brief Summary

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Bugula is a genus of common colonial arborescent bryozoa, often mistaken for seaweed. It commonly grows upright in bushy colonies of up to 15 cm in height.

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Bugula ( French )

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Bugula est un genre de bryozoaires arborescents formant des colonies. Souvent confondues avec des algues, les espèces du genre mesurent habituellement une quinzaine de centimètres.

Distribution

Ces espèces ont une répartition cosmopolite : elles s'accrochent aux coques des navires et sont donc présentes dans différentes eaux tempérées du monde[2].

Liste d'espèces

Selon World Register of Marine Species (11 mars 2016)[1] :

Références taxinomiques

Notes et références

  1. a et b World Register of Marine Species, consulté le 11 mars 2016
  2. (en) R. C. Willan, « The opisthobranch Thecacera pennigera (Montagu) in New Zealand, with a discussion of the genus. », The Veliger, vol. 18, no 4,‎ 1976, p. 347-352.
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Bugula: Brief Summary ( French )

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Bugula est un genre de bryozoaires arborescents formant des colonies. Souvent confondues avec des algues, les espèces du genre mesurent habituellement une quinzaine de centimètres.

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Bugula ( Dutch; Flemish )

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Bugula is een geslacht van mosdiertjes uit de klasse van de Bryozoa (Mosdiertjes). Het is een soortenrijk geslacht met meer dan 70 gekende soorten en komt in alle wereldzeeën voor, vaak in ondiep en vervuild water zoals havens. Uit Bugula neritina en daaraan nauw verwante soorten zijn medisch actieve stoffen geïsoleerd, macrocyclische lactonen die bryostatines worden genoemd.[1]

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Bugula is een geslacht van mosdiertjes uit de klasse van de Bryozoa (Mosdiertjes). Het is een soortenrijk geslacht met meer dan 70 gekende soorten en komt in alle wereldzeeën voor, vaak in ondiep en vervuild water zoals havens. Uit Bugula neritina en daaraan nauw verwante soorten zijn medisch actieve stoffen geïsoleerd, macrocyclische lactonen die bryostatines worden genoemd.

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