Laminariaceae

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Laminariaceae
Laminaria hyperborea
Laminaria hyperborea
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Chromalveolata
Phylum: Heterokontophyta
Class: Phaeophyceae
Order: Laminariales
Family: Laminariaceae
Genera

(see table)

Laminariaceae are a family of seaweeds, classified as brown algae. The table indicates the genera within this family.[1] The family includes the largest known seaweeds: Nereocystis and Macrocystis. [2][3]

Laminariaceae Genera
Genus Authority Species
Arthrothamnus Ruprecht 2
Cymathere J. Agardh 2
Gigantea Stackhouse
Hafgygia Kützing
Hedophyllum Setchell
Kjellmaniella Miyabe
Laminaria J.V. Lamouroux 31
Macrocystis C. Agardh 4
Nereocystis Postels & Ruprecht 1
Pelagophycus Areschoug 1
Phycocastanum Kützing
Polyschidea Stackhouse
Postelsia Ruprecht 1
Renfrewia R.F. Griggs
Saccharina Stackhouse 21
Streptophyllopsis Kajimura 1

[edit] References

  1. ^ Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. (2006). AlgaeBase version 4.2. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. http://www.algaebase.org. Laminariaceae genera retrieved December 11, 2006.
  2. ^ van den Hoek, C., Mann, D.G. and Jahns, H.M. 1995. Algae An Introduction to Phycology. University of Cambridge. ISBN 0 521 30419 9
  3. ^ Reference
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