seaweeds
seaweeds Large multicellular algae living in the sea or in the intertidal zone. They are commonly species of the Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta.
seaweed
seaweed The common name for a macroscopic marine alga. Seaweeds belong to the groups Rhaeophyta (brown seaweeds), Rhodophyta (red seaweeds), and Chlorophyta (green seaweeds).
seaweed
seaweed
seaweed Marine algae of interest as food include Irish moss, laver bread, and kelp, which are eaten to some extent in different communities and serve as a mineral supplement in animal feed.
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