Brown Algae (Noun)
Meaning
Algae having the chlorophyll masked by brown and yellow pigments.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Brown algae are a type of marine algae that have the chlorophyll masked by brown and yellow pigments, giving them their characteristic color.
- The kelp forests along the coast are dominated by brown algae, which provide a habitat for a diverse array of marine life.
- Brown algae, such as kelp and bladderwrack, are commonly found in temperate and subarctic regions around the world.
- The brown algae that washed up on the beach after the storm were a nuisance, but they also provided a nutrient-rich fertilizer for the nearby dunes.
- Scientists are studying the brown algae that grow on the coral reefs to understand the impact of climate change on these delicate ecosystems.