Organisms

Kelp

Large, robust forms of brown algae (PHAEOPHYCEAE) in the order Laminariales. They are a major component of the lower intertidal and sublittoral zones on rocky coasts in temperate and polar waters. Kelp, a kind of SEAWEED, usually refers to species in the genera LAMINARIA or MACROCYSTIS, but the term may also be used for species in FUCUS or Nereocystis.

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Large, robust forms of brown algae (PHAEOPHYCEAE) in the order Laminariales. They are a major component of the lower intertidal and sublittoral zones on rocky coasts in temperate and polar waters. Kelp, a kind of SEAWEED, usually refers to species in the genera LAMINARIA or MACROCYSTIS, but the term may also be used for species in FUCUS or Nereocystis.

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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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coordinate with specific organism if pertinent

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History Note

2004; use SEAWEED 2000-2003

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  • Algae (1965-2003)
  • Seaweed (1971-2003)

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  1. B01w.750.600w.425w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Kelp. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044423. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044423
  2. Kelp. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelp
  3. Kelp. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1055316