phycoerythrin

noun

A red phycobilin occurring especially in the cells of red algae.

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A red coloring matter to which the red seaweeds or Florideæ owe their peculiar coloring, which is present, in addition to chlorophyl, in the cells. It is soluble in water.

noun

A red coloring matter found in algæ of the subclass Florideæ.

noun

A red, light-harvesting protein found in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads

noun

red pigment in red algae