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Definition of Red algae
1. Noun. Marine algae in which the chlorophyll is masked by a red or purplish pigment; source of agar and carrageenan.
Generic synonyms: Alga, Algae
Group relationships: Division Rhodophyta, Rhodophyta
Specialized synonyms: Sea Moss, Carageen, Carrageen, Carragheen, Chondrus Crispus, Irish Moss, Dulse, Rhodymenia Palmata, Laver, Red Laver
Terms within: Carpospore
Group relationships: Division Rhodophyta, Rhodophyta
Specialized synonyms: Sea Moss, Carageen, Carrageen, Carragheen, Chondrus Crispus, Irish Moss, Dulse, Rhodymenia Palmata, Laver, Red Laver
Terms within: Carpospore
Definition of Red algae
1. Noun. (plural of red alga) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com