Phaeophyceae

A class of predominantly marine EUKARYOTA, commonly known as brown algae, having CHROMATOPHORES containing carotenoid PIGMENTS, BIOLOGICAL. ALGINATES and phlorotannins occur widely in all major orders. They are considered the most highly evolved algae because of their well-developed multicellular organization and structural complexity.

Year introduced: 2011 (1971)

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Tree Number(s): B01.750.600

MeSH Unique ID: D000459

Registry Number: txid2870

Entry Terms:

• Brown Algae
• Phaeophyta
• Algae, Brown

Previous Indexing:

• Algae (1966-1970)

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Stramenopiles
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