Organisms

Macrocystis

A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Lessoniaceae, and one of the major forms of KELP. The species Macrocystis pyrifera, also known as giant kelp, is the largest of the marine algae.

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Abstract

A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Lessoniaceae, and one of the major forms of KELP. The species Macrocystis pyrifera, also known as giant kelp, is the largest of the marine algae.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Kelp, Giant
  • Macrocystis pyrifera
  • Giant Kelp
  • Giant Kelps

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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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  1. B01w.750.600w.425w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Macrocystis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044662. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044662
  2. Macrocystis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrocystis
  3. Macrocystis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2304985