A comprehensive survey has been made of all fatty acids containing halogen atoms covalently bonded to carbon and which are deemed as naturally occurring. Generally thought to be minor components produced by many different organisms, these interesting compounds now number more than 300. Recent research, especially in the marine area, indicates this number will increase in the future. Sources of halogenated fatty acids include microorganisms, algae, marine invertebrates, and higher plants and some animals. Their possible biological significance has also been discussed

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天然卤代脂肪酸：其类似物和衍生物。

已经对所有包含与碳共价键合并且被认为是天然存在的卤原子的脂肪酸进行了全面调查。这些有趣的化合物通常被认为是由许多不同生物体产生的次要成分，如今已超过300种。最近的研究，尤其是在海洋领域，表明这一数字在将来会增加。卤代脂肪酸的来源包括微生物，藻类，海洋无脊椎动物以及高等植物和一些动物。还讨论了其可能的生物学意义。