Species Reference: 
Mola mola
EoL id: 
213810
EoL DataObjectVersion id: 
31406971
Subject: 
http://rs.tdwg.org/ontology/voc/SPMInfoItems#Uses
Section: 
Benefits
Description: 

Ocean sunfish are considered a delicacy in some Asian countries. They are also used in traditional Chinese medicines (Humann and Deloach, 2002).

Positive Impacts: food ; body parts are source of valuable material

Source: 
Animal Diversity Web
Source URL: 
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Mola_mola/
License: 
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
Rights Holder: 
The Regents of the University of Michigan and its licensors