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Descriptor English: Rhodophyta
Descriptor Spanish: Rhodophyta
Descriptor Rhodophyta
Entry term(s) algas rojas
Scope note: Algas rojas cuyo color se debe al predominio del pigmento rojo (FICOERITRINA). Sin embargo, si se destruye este pigmento, las algas pueden tener un aspecto púrpura, pardo, verde o amarillo. Dos sustancias importantes halladas en las paredes celulares de las algas rojas son el AGAR y la CARRAGENINA. Algunas rodofíceas son ALGAS MARINAS importantes (macroalgas).
Descriptor Portuguese: Rodófitas
Descriptor French: Rhodophyta
Entry term(s): Algae, Red
Red Algae
Tree number(s): B01.715
SP4.606.837.124.450.229
RDF Unique Identifier: https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000461
Scope note: Red algae whose color results from predominace of the red pigment (PHYCOERYTHRIN). 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).
Annotation: general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Allowable Qualifiers: AE adverse effects
AH anatomy & histology
CH chemistry
CL classification
CY cytology
DE drug effects
EM embryology
EN enzymology
GD growth & development
GE genetics
IM immunology
ME metabolism
MI microbiology
PH physiology
PO poisoning
PS parasitology
RE radiation effects
TO toxicity
UL ultrastructure
VI virology
Previous Indexing: Algae (1966-1970)
Public MeSH Note: 2011; see ALGAE, RED 1974-2010
History Note: 2011 (1971)
Related: Seaweed MeSH
DeCS ID: 464
Unique ID: D000461
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Date Established: 1974/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/06/24
Rhodophyta - Preferred
Concept UI M0000704
Scope note Red algae whose color results from predominace of the red pigment (PHYCOERYTHRIN). 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).
Preferred term Rhodophyta
Entry term(s) Algae, Red
Red Algae



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