red algae
plural noun Biology.
marine algae of the phylum Rhodophyta, in which the chlorophyll is masked by a red or purplish pigment.
Origin of red algae
First recorded in 1850–55
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British Dictionary definitions for red algae
red algae
pl n
the numerous algae that constitute the phylum Rhodophyta, which contain a red pigment in addition to chlorophyll. The group includes carrageen, dulse, and laver
Also called: red seaweed