The genus Sargassum contains over 300 species of brown algae: [1]
The genus Sargassum contains over 300 species of brown algae: [1]
Porphyra is a genus of coldwater seaweeds that grow in cold, shallow seawater. More specifically, it belongs to red algae phylum of laver species, comprising approximately 70 species. It grows in the intertidal zone, typically between the upper intertidal zone and the splash zone in cold waters of temperate oceans. In East Asia, it is used to produce the sea vegetable products nori and gim. There are considered to be 60 to 70 species of Porphyra worldwide and seven around Britain and Ireland where it has been traditionally used to produce edible sea vegetables on the Irish Sea coast.
Cystoseira is a genus of brown algae in the order Fucales.
Turbinaria is a genus of brown algae (Phaeophyceae) found primarily in tropical marine waters. It generally grows on rocky substrates. In tropical Turbinaria species that are often preferentially consumed by herbivorous fishes and echinoids, there is a relatively low level of phenolics and tannins.
The Delessericaeae is a family of about 100 genera of marine red alga.
Halymenia a genus of a macroscopic red algae that grows in oceans worldwide. It includes the following species:
Bostrychia is a genus of filamentous red alga. Species may grow as epiphytes on other plants in salt marsh and mangrove habitats.
Rhodomelaceae is estimated to be the largest red algae family, with about 125 genera and over 700 species.
Rhodymenia is a genus of red algae, containing the following species:
Laurencia is a genus of red algae that grow in temperate and tropical shore areas, in littoral to sublittoral habitats, at depths up to 65 m (213 ft).
Chondria is a red alga genus in the family Rhodomelaceae.
Hypnea is a genus of red algae, and a well known carrageenophyte.
Phyllophora is a genus of red algae in the family Phyllophoraceae.
Dictyota is a genus of brown seaweed in the family Dictyotaceae. Species are predominantly found in tropical and subtropical seas, and are known to contain numerous chemicals (diterpenes) which have potential medicinal value. As at the end of 2017, some 237 different diterpenes had been identified from across the genus.
Spatoglossum is a marine brown algal genus in the family Dictyotaceae, with a worldwide distribution