Explore: Algae As Feed

of species of algae. The majority of algae that are intentionally cultivated fall into the category of microalgae (also referred to as phytoplankton,

in which they retain the chloroplasts from the algae they feed on. Absorbing the chloroplasts from algae enables them to indirectly perform photosynthesis

photosynthesis is performed. Photoautotrophic eukaryotes such as red algae, green algae and plants perform photosynthesis in chlorophyllic organelles

applications, including cattle feed, using algae for bioremediation or pollution control, transforming sunlight into algae fuels or other chemicals used

Algae eater or algivore is a common name for any bottom-dwelling or filter-feeding aquatic animal species that specialize in feeding on algae and phytoplanktons

Snow algae are a group of freshwater micro-algae that grow in the alpine and polar regions of the Earth. Snow algae have been found on every continent

Coralline algae play an important role in the ecology of coral reefs. Sea urchins, parrot fish, along with limpets and chitons (both mollusks) feed on coralline

males as a territorial threat. The nymphs are dark green or brown, but are usually found covered in algae. They feed on aquatic invertebrates such as mayfly

is a genus of about thirteen species of single-celled or colonial green algae of the division Chlorophyta. The cells are spherical in shape, about 2 to

Spirulina is the dried biomass of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and animals. The three species are Arthrospira platensis