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    GlossaryBrown Algae

    group of marine plants with brown pigment fucoxanthin

    Brown algae, also known as Phaeophyceae, are a group of marine plants that include species like kelp and seaweed. They are characterized by their brownish color, which comes from the pigment fucoxanthin, and play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by providing habitat and food for various marine organisms.

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