Gelidiaceae
The Gelidiaceae is a small family (biology), family of red algae containing eight genera. Many species of this algae are used to make agar. Uses Agar can be derived from many types of red seaweeds, including those from families such as ''Gelidiaceaae'', ''Gracilariaceae'', ''Gelidiellaceae'' and ''Pterocladiaceae''. It is a polysaccharide located in the inner part of the red algal cell wall. It is used in food material, medicines, cosmetics, therapeutic and biotechnology industries.Mohammed Kuddus and Roohi (editors) References

Gelidiaceae, Red algae families Edible algae Taxa named by Friedrich Traugott Kützing {{Rhodophyta-stub ...
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