Porphyra is an alga of class Rhodophyceae (red algae) in the plant kingdom.
Worth remembering: Eaten as food.
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Class | RhodophyceaeRed algae |
| Common name | Laver, a red alga |
| NCERT | Class 11 Biology, Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom |
Rhodophyceae: Red pigment r-phycoerythrin; food stored as floridean starch; mostly marine, often in deep water.
| PolysiphoniaRed alga | Rhodophyceae |
| GracilariaRed alga | RhodophyceaeA source of agar. |
| GelidiumRed alga | RhodophyceaeA source of agar. |