Alariaceae
Alariaceae are a family of brown algae in the order Laminariales.[1]
| Alariaceae | |
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| Alaria esculenta | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Clade: | SAR |
| Phylum: | Ochrophyta |
| Class: | Phaeophyceae |
| Order: | Laminariales |
| Family: | Alariaceae |
| Genera | |
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Genera
- Alaria
- Eualaria
- Lessoniopsis
- Pleurophycus
- Pterygophora
- Undaria (e.g. wakame)
- Undariella
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 (2): 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.
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