Class
Common name: Brown Algae
Scientific name: Phaeophyceae
Phaeophyceae, commonly known as brown algae, are a class of algae found primarily in marine environments. They are notable for their distinctive brown color, which arises from the presence of the pigment fucoxanthin. Brown algae encompass a variety of forms, ranging from small filaments to large, complex seaweeds like kelps. They play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, providing habitat and food for a multitude of organisms. In reef aquariums, certain species of brown algae can be beneficial, contributing to nutrient cycling and serving as a natural food source for herbivorous fish and invertebrates. However, some species may grow excessively and need to be managed to prevent overgrowth.
- Common name: Dictyota bartayresianaScientific name: Dictyota bartayresiana
- Common name: forkweedScientific name: Dictyota dichotoma
- Common name: An ChasfheamainnScientific name: Fucus spiralis
- Common name: Bladder WrackScientific name: Fucus vesiculosus
- Common name: OarweedScientific name: Laminaria digitata
- Common name: giant kelpScientific name: Macrocystis pyrifera
- Common name: Peacock's TailScientific name: Padina australis
- Common name: FunnelweedScientific name: Padina gymnospora
- Common name: Peacock's TailScientific name: Padina pavonica
- Common name: Sargassum filipendulaScientific name: Sargassum filipendula
- Common name: GulfweedScientific name: Sargassum fluitans
- Common name: Sargassum ShrimpScientific name: Sargassum hystrix
- Common name: Sargassum johnstoniiScientific name: Sargassum johnstonii
- Common name: gulf weedScientific name: Sargassum natans
- Common name: Sargassum polyphyllumScientific name: Sargassum polyphyllum
- Common name: GulfweedScientific name: Sargassum sinicola
- Common name: Sargassum WeedScientific name: Sargassum vulgare
- Common name: Peacock's TailScientific name: Stypopodium zonale