Some red algae exhibit structural color that gives their growth tips a blue hue and the rest of their bodies including their fruiting structures a white hue. Moreover, since the color-producing ...

Red drift algae, also known as macroalgae, has been washing up on some Southwest Florida beaches. Despite its appearance and smell, this type of algae is not toxic and is a natural part of the coastal ...

Freshwater red algae are a diverse group of organisms that have attracted growing scientific interest due to their complex evolutionary histories and ecological significance. Recent advances in ...

Organisms in this group, including plants, as well as green and red algae, are known to have a common ancestor over a billion years ago. Understanding commonalities between the complex communication ...

A group of scientists has discovered a species of algae that is capable of being selectively bred and could help create a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Algae has already been used to produce ...

“The inside of the structure that causes the coloration contains a substance that is highly reactive and may act as a feeding repellent to algae-eating fish. Such a repellant is more effective when ...