brown algae; phaeophyceae
Scientific term for a class of mostly marine algae, including kelp and wakame. In everyday contexts, specific names like コンブ or ワカメ are more common.
Brown algae include kelp and wakame.
Brown algae supply oxygen through photosynthesis.
brown algae
From 褐 (brown) + 藻 (algae). A straightforward kanji compound describing the organism's typical color.