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Gracilaria Coronopifolia
''Gracilaria coronopifolia'', also known as limu manauea in Hawaiian, or ogo in Japanese, is a species of edible red algae (Rhodophyta Red algae, or Rhodophyta (, ; ), are one of the oldest groups of eukaryotic algae. The Rhodophyta also comprises one of the largest phyla of algae, containing over 7,000 currently recognized species with taxonomic revisions ongoing. The majorit ...) endemic to Hawai'i. Description ''Gracilaria coronopifolia'' features many cylindrical branches that reach out from its stipe, which resembles a bush with no leaves. Typically this species is found to be around six to fifteen centimeters tall, and red or pink in appearance. Distribution and habitat ''Gracilaria coronopifolia'' is endemic to Hawaii and typically occurs close to the shore in tidepools or in the first four meters of the subtidal zone, attached to limestone or other hard surfaces. It is considered one of the most common algae found in the intertidal zone in the Hawaiian islands. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Algae
Red algae, or Rhodophyta (, ; ), are one of the oldest groups of eukaryotic algae. The Rhodophyta also comprises one of the largest phyla of algae, containing over 7,000 currently recognized species with taxonomic revisions ongoing. The majority of species (6,793) are found in the Florideophyceae (class), and mostly consist of multicellular, marine algae, including many notable seaweeds. Red algae are abundant in marine habitats but relatively rare in freshwaters. Approximately 5% of red algae species occur in freshwater environments, with greater concentrations found in warmer areas. Except for two coastal cave dwelling species in the asexual class Cyanidiophyceae, there are no terrestrial species, which may be due to an evolutionary bottleneck in which the last common ancestor lost about 25% of its core genes and much of its evolutionary plasticity. The red algae form a distinct group characterized by having eukaryotic cells without flagella and centrioles, chloroplasts tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
