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Gigartinaceae

Gigartinaceae

9.9
A group of red seaweed species that mainly grow in the sea
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒɪɡɑːrˈtɪnəˌsiː/
  • Specialized
: Gigartináceas
  • Species in the Gigartinaceae family are important sources of carrageenan.

Examples

  • Scientists collected several samples of Gigartinaceae from the intertidal zone.

  • The identification of Gigartinaceae requires microscopic examination of their reproductive structures.

  • The Gigartinaceae family includes many species of red algae.

  • Is Gigartinaceae commonly found in cold waters?

  • Scientists collected several samples of Gigartinaceae from the intertidal zone.

  • Species in the Gigartinaceae family are important sources of carrageenan.

  • The identification of Gigartinaceae requires microscopic examination of their reproductive structures.

Surface Forms

Gigartinaceae singular
Gigartinaceae plural

Etymology

Gigartinaceae comes from the seaweed name Gigartina plus the scientific ending -aceae, which means 'family'. So Gigartinaceae simply means the 'Gigartina family' of red seaweeds, which is why it names a family of red algae.