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Descriptor English:   Rhodophyta 
Descriptor Spanish:   Rhodophyta 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Rodófitas 
Synonyms English:   Algae, Red
Red Algae  
Tree Number:   B01.650.700
SP4.016.157.733.224
Definition English:   Plants of the division Rhodophyta, commonly known as red algae, in which the red pigment (PHYCOERYTHRIN) predominates. However, if this pigment is destroyed, the algae can appear purple, brown, green, or yellow. Two important substances found in the cell walls of red algae are AGAR and CARRAGEENAN. Some rhodophyta are notable SEAWEED (macroalgae). 
Indexing Annotation English:   general or unspecified; prefer specifics
See Related English:   Seaweed
 
History Note English:   2011 (1971) 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AE adverse effects AH anatomy & histology
CH chemistry CL classification
CY cytology DE drug effects
EM embryology EN enzymology
GE genetics GD growth & development
IM immunology ME metabolism
MI microbiology PS parasitology
PH physiology PO poisoning
RE radiation effects TO toxicity
UL ultrastructure VI virology
Record Number:   464 
Unique Identifier:   D000461 

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