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Algae

Algae refers to a large varying group of single or multicellular autotrophic organisms.

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Algae

sargassum

Plants; Algae

One of the largest genera of brown algae, comprised of more than 150 species found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate zones of both hemispheres. Some species are attached (benthic) but most ...

undaria

Plants; Algae

A genus of brown algae, in the family alariaceae, native to Japan, Korea, and China. The edible seaweed undaria pinnatifida is also called wakame.

kelp

Plants; Algae

Large, robust forms of brown algae (phaeophyceae) in the order laminariales. They are a major component of the lower intertidal and sublittoral zones on rocky coasts in temperate and polar waters. ...

laminaria

Plants; Algae

A genus of brown algae in the family laminariaceae. Dried pencil-like pieces may be inserted in the cervix where they swell as they absorb moisture, serving as osmotic dilators.

macrocystis

Plants; Algae

A genus of brown algae in the family lessoniaceae, and one of the major forms of kelp. The species macrocystis pyrifera, also known as giant kelp, is the largest of the marine algae.

ascophyllum

Plants; Algae

A brown algae closely related to fucus. It is found attached to rocks and boulders on the middle shore, primarily in the north atlantic basin.

fucus

Plants; Algae

A genus of brown algae in the family fucaceae. It is found in temperate, marine intertidal areas along rocky coasts and is a source of alginates. Some species of fucus are referred to as kelp.

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