Description
Distribution and Biology:
Algae with a flat and dichotomous frond, called corallina for its resemblance to corals; bright light red; with an erect, foliaceous, narrow, dichotomously branched thallus and multiaxial organization. They can reach 20 cm in height. It has a dense medullary region, made up of large colorless cells with a rounded outline, and a cortical region made up of small cells with plastids. It belongs to the family of rhodophycean red algae. It is not a frequent species and its distribution can be seen on the coasts of Peru and Chile. Rich in minerals and proteins.
Applications:
This macroalgae is collected from the Piura region to the southern area of Arequipa. It is used as a producer of carrageenan. They are used as food and used to produce agar, carrageenans and other food additives.
