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kelp: see seaweed seaweed, name commonly used for the multicellular marine algae . Simpler forms, consisting of one cell (e.g., the diatom ) or of a few cells, are not generally called seaweeds; these tiny plants help to make up plankton. ..... Click the link for more information. ; Phaeophyta Phaeophyta (fēŏf`ətə), phylum (division) of the kingdom Protista consisting of those organisms commonly called brown algae. ..... Click the link for more information. . kelpAny of about 30 genera of large seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales (brown algae), found in colder seas. Laminaria, abundant along the Pacific coasts and the British Isles, is a source of commercial iodine. Its stipe (stemlike structure) is 3–10 ft (1–3 m) long. The largest known kelp, Macrocystis, grows up to 215 ft (65 m) long. Its body, which has a large rootlike holdfast, a hollow stipe, and branching blades with hollow gas bladders, resembles that of higher plants. It is rich in minerals and algin, a complex carbohydrate used as an emulsifier to prevent crystal formation in ice cream. Species of kelp are widely eaten in East Asia. KELPSee CELP. kelp any large brown seaweed, esp any in the order Laminariales kelp [kelp] (botany) The common name for brown seaweed belonging to the Laminariales and Fucales. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tokyo, Japan, June 9, 2006 - (JCN) - Takara Bio has identified a unique property of fucoidan derived from Kjellmaniella crassifolia, a kind of giant kelp, in collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. The semi-submersibles move slowly and smoothly as they make the short trip to the giant kelp beds at Lovers Cove Marine Preserve. During the struggle, Ben falls into the water and finds himself surrounded by giant kelp. |
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