Algae matter more than most people realize because the organisms make about half of the oxygen in the world, McCoy said. Humanity depends on algae, as does the entire food web of the ocean. Scientists ...

Molecular taxonomy has transformed our understanding of red algal diversity by integrating DNA-based evidence with traditional morphology. Whereas classical classification relied on reproductive and ...

Over the past 2 and a half millennia, algae have been utilized by humans for a variety of uses including industrial products, food, and pharmaceuticals. They are economically important, being used in ...

FSU Assistant Professor of Biological Science Sophie McCoy and her team are proposing formal definitions for algae species and subcategories for the research community to consider: They are ...