How many species of marine algae are used as food?

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Marine algae

Algae are simple, thalloid, autotrophic and largely aquatic (both freshwater and marine) organisms.

Approximately 70 species of marine algae are used as food.

For example Porphyra is an edible seaweed that is widely used to wrap rice (Japanese food sushi).

Final answer: (c) 70

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