red algae
Phycoerythrin-pigmented marine organisms
Red algae are a group of marine plants that get their distinctive color from pigments that mask their chlorophyll.
They range from single-celled organisms to large seaweeds and thrive at greater depths than other algae because their pigments can absorb blue light that penetrates deeper water.
Many species are harvested for food or to extract thickening agents like agar and carrageenan.
Phylum of red algae
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
- corallineOf or like reef-building polyps
- macroalgaeMulticellular marine algae
- protistUnicellular eukaryotic organism
eukaryote · multicellular · phylogeny · taxonomy · biodiversity · phytoplankton · algology · benthic
Dried edible seaweed sheets
- dulseEdible red seaweed
- agar-agarAlgae-based gelling agent
- laverSeaweed or washing basin
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
onigiri · topping · seasoning · salad · edible · umami · harvesting · foraging
Light-harvesting pigment-protein complexes
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
- scarletBright orangish-red color
ruby · maroon · burgundy · carmine · pink · purple · coloration · pigmentation
Of sea rhythms
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- rocky shoreCoastline of boulders
- intertidalZone between high and low watermarks
- subtidalPermanently below waterline
estuary · coastal · tropical · temperate · ocean floor · tide pool · substrate · attached
Algae-derived gelling substance
- alginateSeaweed-derived gelling agent
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
stabilizer · cosmetics · pharmaceutical · biotechnology · cultivation · aquaculture · extraction · gel
rhodophyta
Phylum of red algae
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
- corallineOf or like reef-building polyps
- macroalgaeMulticellular marine algae
protist · eukaryote · multicellular · phylogeny · taxonomy · biodiversity · phytoplankton · algology · benthic · epiphytic
nori
Dried edible seaweed sheets
sushi · onigiri · topping · seasoning · salad · edible · umami · harvesting · foraging · cuisine
phycobiliproteins
Light-harvesting pigment-protein complexes
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
scarlet · ruby · maroon · burgundy · carmine · pink · purple · coloration · pigmentation · light absorption
tidal
Of sea rhythms
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- rocky shoreCoastline of boulders
- intertidalZone between high and low watermarks
subtidal · estuary · coastal · tropical · temperate · ocean floor · tide pool · substrate · attached · saltwater
agar
Algae-derived gelling substance
- alginateSeaweed-derived gelling agent
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
emulsifier · stabilizer · cosmetics · pharmaceutical · biotechnology · cultivation · aquaculture · extraction · gel · petri dish
- living thingsplants, animals, animal, creature, birds
- aquatic plantseelgrass, sea grass, lotus, water lily, kelp
- algaechlorella, kelp, seaweed, chlamydomonas, seaweeds
- autotrophsplants, trees, grass, kelp, phytoplankton
- coastal plantsbeach grass, sea oats, cordgrass, spartina, dune grass
- photosynthesizersplants, plant, tree, fern, cyanobacteria
red algaegreen algae
Photosynthetic aquatic microorganisms
blue-green algae · cyanobacteria · kelp · Cyanobacteria · diatoms
red algaezooplankton
Drifting aquatic microorganisms
sea sponges · fish · mollusks