Rhodella reticulata. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Rhodella reticulata. Rhodella reticulata is a red algae. Red algae are red because
Rhodella reticulata. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Rhodella reticulata. Rhodella reticulata is a red algae. Red algae are red because of the presence of the pigment phycoerythrin; this pigment reflects red light and absorbs blue light. Because blue light penetrates water to a greater depth than light of longer wavelengths, these pigments allow red algae to photosynthesize and live at somewhat greater depths than most other algae. Due to the presence proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in balanced quantities and high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids beneficial to humans Rhodella may have the potential for industrial production of food additives. Magnification: x 8000 when printed 10cm wide. Specimen courtesy of Mike Allen, Plymouth Marine Laboratory.
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