Red Algae

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:beach
gptkbp:colors Chlorophyll a
Red to purple
Phycocyanin
Phycoerythrin
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used in traditional dishes
Used in rituals
Symbolic in some cultures
gptkbp:distribution Tropical and temperate waters
gptkbp:ecosystem Nutrient cycling
Habitat formation
Oxygen production
Habitat for marine life
Carbon fixation
Sediment stabilization
gptkbp:environmental_impact Food source
Carrageenan production
Agar_production
gptkbp:environmentalProtection Carbon sink
Mitigation of ocean acidification
gptkbp:examples gptkb:Irish_Moss
gptkb:Porphyra
Nori
Corallina
Dulse
gptkbp:flag Absent
gptkbp:flora Yes
gptkbp:growthRate Filamentous
Sheet-like
Coralline
gptkbp:habitat Marine environments
Freshwater environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red Algae
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor Cellulose
gptkbp:lifespan Complex alternation of generations
gptkbp:notableWork Genetic studies
Ecological studies
Model organisms
gptkbp:nutritionalValue Rich in vitamins
Rich in minerals
gptkbp:reproduction Asexual and sexual
gptkbp:structureType Eukaryotic
Multicellular
Unicellular
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Varies by species
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships Coral reefs
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Pollution
Overharvesting
gptkbp:type Rhodophyta
gptkbp:usesTechnology Pharmaceuticals
Biofuels
Bioplastics