Kelps are large brown algae or seaweeds that make up the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera. [3] . Despite its appearance and use of photosynthesis in chloroplasts, …

Jan 30, 2025 · kelp, (order Laminariales), any of about 30 genera of brown algae that grow as large coastal seaweeds in colder seas. Kelps provide critical habitat and are an important food …

Oct 14, 2024 · Although sometimes used as a synonym for seaweed, kelp refers to brown algae from the Laminariaceae family. The kelp most often used in Japanese dishes, including miso …

Kelp are large seaweeds, usually brown in color, made up of algae and belonging to the order laminariales. Predators and Threats: They act as a carbon sink for the ocean. Unique …

Jun 16, 2024 · Kelp are large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. They grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land. These underwater towers of …

In general, kelp forests can consist of giant kelp (Macrocystis), bull kelp (Nereocystis), horsetail kelp (Laminaria), grey weed (Lessonia), and bamboo kelp (Ecklonia). Multiple species in a …

Jun 4, 2013 · Kelp is like a plant – it is photosynthetic and has structures that look like roots (the kelp holdfast), stems (the stipe) and leaves (blades)– but kelp and other algae belong to a …

May 23, 2019 · Kelp forests are the anchor of nearshore ocean wildlife communities across the U.S. West Coast and northeast, sustaining marine biodiversity by providing shelter, habitat …

Jul 31, 2019 · Kelp is an amazing marine plant that provides habitat and protection for many ocean animals. An underwater ecosystem in and of itself, giant kelp can be so dense that it is …

Jun 3, 2023 · Kelp (order Laminariales) are large brown seaweeds, with 30 different genera that live in cool waters close to the shore. While kelp is similar to a plant and can look like "trees …