Alariaceae
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Alariaceae are a family of kelp.[1]
Genera
- Alaria
- Aureophycus
- Eualaria
- Lessoniopsis
- Pleurophycus
- Pterygophora
- Undaria (e.g. wakame)
- Undariella
- Undariopsis
Distribution
The distribution of Alariaceae includes the northeastern Pacific Ocean, South Africa, southern Australia, and New Zealand coasts.
References
- ^ Lane, C.E.; C. Mayes; L.D. Druehl; G.W. Saunders (2006). "A multi-gene molecular investigation of the kelp (Laminariales, Phaeophyceae) supports substantial taxonomic re-organization". Journal of Phycology. 42: 493–512. doi:10.1111/j.1529-8817.2006.00204.x.
Further Reading
- Gerasimenko, N.I.; Martyyas, E.A.; Busarova, N.G. (November 15, 2012). "Composition of lipids and biological activity of lipids and photosynthetic pigments from algae of the families Laminariaceae and Alariaceae". Chemistry of Natural Compounds. 48 (5): 737–741. doi:10.1007/s10600-012-0371-5.
External links
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