Kelp

Large, robust forms of brown algae (PHAEOPHYCEAE) in the order Laminariales. They are a major component of the lower intertidal and sublittoral zones on rocky coasts in temperate and polar waters. Kelp, a kind of SEAWEED, usually refers to species in the genera LAMINARIA or MACROCYSTIS, but the term may also be used for species in FUCUS or Nereocystis.

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): B01.750.600.425

MeSH Unique ID: D044423

Previous Indexing:

• Algae (1965-2003)
• Seaweed (1971-2003)

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Stramenopiles
Phaeophyceae
Kelp
Fucus
Laminaria
Macrocystis