21. B-phycoerythrin ( B-PE ) is produced by certain red algae such as " Rhodella " sp. 22. These algae are known as agarophytes and belong to the Rhodophyta ( red algae ) phylum. 23. The red algae genus " Areschougia " from the family Areschougiaceae is named in his honor. 24. Lamouroux was the first to make the distinction between green algae, brown algae and red algae . 25. The authors are uncertain if the microalgae are prokaryotic cyanobacteria or eukaryotic green or red algae . 26. Agar, a product made from red algae , is the traditional gelling agent in many Asian desserts. 27. Red algae are important builders of limestone reefs.28. Although placed in the Rhodophyta ( Red algae ) it in fact is green in colour. 29. R-phycoerythrin is also produced by certain red algae . 30. Red algae are red due to phycoerythrin.
