Pyropia
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Pyropia is a genus of red algae in the family Bangiaceae. It is found around the world in intertidal zones and shallow water. The genus has folding frond-like blades which are either red, brown or green. Some Pyropia species are used to create nori, and are thus important subjects for aquaculture.
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Pyropia | |
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Pyropia nereocystis | |
Scientific classification | |
(unranked): | Archaeplastida |
Division: | Rhodophyta |
Class: | Bangiophyceae |
Order: | Bangiales |
Family: | Bangiaceae |
Genus: | Pyropia J.Agardh 1899[1] |
Type species | |
Pyropia californica J.Agardh[2] | |
Species[2] | |
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