hematochrome
- noun
- /hɪˈmeɪtəˌkroʊm/
- Specialized
- The presence of hematochrome gives certain algae their distinct red hue.
Examples
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The hematochrome gives the algae its vibrant red color.
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Under the microscope, the hematochrome pigment was clearly visible in the algal cells.
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Scientists studied the hematochrome content to understand the adaptation of algae to sunlight.
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Many species of algae contain hematochromes.
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The presence of hematochrome gives certain algae their distinct red hue.
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Under the microscope, the hematochrome pigment was clearly visible in the algal cells.
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Scientists studied the hematochrome content to understand the adaptation of algae to sunlight.
Synonyms
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A red protein in some seaweeds that helps them use light to make food
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A colored substance in some algae and blue-green bacteria that helps them use light to make food
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hematochrome comes from the Greek parts hemato- ('blood') and -chrome ('color'), so it literally means 'blood-color'. You can see the same hemato- in hemoglobin, and that helps explain why hematochrome is a reddish pigment that makes some algae look red.