Algae (Brown)

Critter Spotlight: Dinoflagellate growth

Photo Credit: Bob Goemans

The pigmentation of these algae consists of beta-carotene, chlorophyll-a and c and fucoxanthin, which is a xanthophylls pigment that blocks or masks the color of the chlorophylls, thereby giving this algae a brown color. Except for those in the Order Dictyotales, the 'Y branching brown algae, those in this grouping are either problematic or best left in the wild.

• 'Y' Branch Algae
• Brown-Slime Algae
• Scroll/Saucer Algae
• SeaWeed/Kelp