Organisms

Chondrus

A genus of RED ALGAE, in the family Gigartinaceae. The species Chondrus crispus is a source of CARRAGEENAN.

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Abstract

A genus of RED ALGAE, in the family Gigartinaceae. The species Chondrus crispus is a source of CARRAGEENAN.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Carrageen
  • Chondrus crispus
  • Moss, Irish
  • Carrageens
  • Irish Moss
  • Mosses, Irish

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Algae, Red (1973-2003)

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  1. B01w.715w.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chondrus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044723. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044723
  2. Chondrus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chondrus
  3. Chondrus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14759694