gracilaria

/ˌɡræsɪˈlɛəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of red algae, often used as a food source for sea animals and as a base for aquaculture.

“The team of marine biologists studied the populations of Gracilaria in the coastal waters of Japan.”

Synonyms

  • marine algae
  • red algae

Antonyms

  • freshwater algae
  • land-based plants