porphyra

Example:The soup was made with a blend of different types of seaweed.

Definition:General term for aquatic plants and algae, such as regular Porphyra, that grow in the sea and can be used as food or in various products.

Example:Scientists are studying the nutritional value of red algae like Porphyra.

Definition:A broad category of algae that includes various genera and species, with Porphyra being one of the common red algal species.