Description:

The microalga Porphyra sp. (Rhodophyta) is a promising source of several products, such as fatty acids, lipids, cell wall polysaccharides, and pigments. The polysaccharides of this species are sulfated and their structure yields some unique properties that can lead to a wide range of industrial and pharmaceutical applications. It is used by researchers to study red protein-based phycoerythrin. It is often used by the aquaculture community to bring red coloration to filter feeders.