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Standard IX
Biology
Nitrogen Cycle
Is Laminaria ...
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Is
Laminaria
brown alga?
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Laminaria:
Brown algae
are multicellular organisms that have a characteristic brown or greenish-brown color.
They belong to the class Phaeophyceae
.
They got their distinct brown color due to the pigment known as fucoxanthin.
Laminaria
is a seaweed used as a food supplement in various countries.
They contain iodine and are also rich in potassium.
They are used to make commercial soap and glass. They are also used as fertilizers.
Laminaria
is an example of brown algae.
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