Grateloupia filicina (red alga)
A species of red alga; the name literally means 'centipede seaweed' due to its appearance. Used in biological and culinary contexts.
Grateloupia filicina is a seaweed that is also used for food.
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare and not commonly used; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 百足 (mukade, 'centipede') + 海苔 (nori, 'seaweed'), referring to the alga's centipede-like appearance.