Large, robust forms of brown algae (PHAEOPHYCEAE) in the order Laminariales. They are a major component of the lower intertidal and sublittoral zones on rocky coasts in temperate and polar waters. Kelp, a kind of SEAWEED, usually refers to species in the genera LAMINARIA or MACROCYSTIS, but the term may also be used for species in FUCUS or Nereocystis.

Annotation

coordinate with specific organism if pertinent

DUI

D044423 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0332423

Previous indexing

Algae (1965-2003); Seaweed (1971-2003)

History note

2004; use SEAWEED 2000-2003

Public note

2004; see SEAWEED 2000-2003