| Descriptor in English: | Rhodophyta |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Rhodophyta |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Rodófitas |
| Descriptor in French: | Rhodophyta |
| Entry term(s): |
Algae, Red Red Algae |
| Tree number(s): |
B01.650.700 SP4.016.157.733.224 |
| Scope note: | 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). |
| 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 |
| History Note: | 2011 (1971) |
| See also the descriptors: |
Seaweed
MeSH |
| DeCS UI: | 464 |
| Descriptor UI: | D000461 |
| Date Established: | 1974/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 |
| Revision Date: | 2015/06/24 |
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Eukaryota [B01]Eukaryota -
PUBLIC HEALTH
Environmental Health [SP4]Environmental Health
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Rhodophyta
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| Concept UI |
M0000704 |
| Scope note | 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). |
| Preferred term | Rhodophyta |
| Entry term(s) |
Algae, Red Red Algae |
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