______ is a marine algae used as food.

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Sargassum :
Sargassum is a genus of large brown algae that floats in island-like masses and never attaches to the sea.
Marine algae, also known as seaweed, provides food and shelter for marine life
Sargassum seaweed contains a lot of carotene, cellulose, protein, and amino acids like aspartic and glutamic acid.
Final Answer: Sargassum is a marine algae used as food.

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