Gelidiaceae
Family of algae
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The Gelidiaceae is a small family of red algae containing eight genera.[1] Many species of this algae are used to make agar.[2]
| Gelidiaceae | |
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| Gelidium corneum | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Archaeplastida |
| Division: | Rhodophyta |
| Class: | Florideophyceae |
| Order: | Gelidiales |
| Family: | Gelidiaceae Kützing, 1843 |
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Uses
Agar can be derived from many types of red seaweeds, including those from families such as Gelidiaceaae, Gracilariaceae, Gelidiellaceae and Pterocladiaceae. It is a polysaccharide located in the inner part of the red algal cell wall. It is used in food material, medicines, cosmetics, therapeutic and biotechnology industries.[3]
