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It is a form of algae- known as kelp. If is used as a food product. In one form it is used in medicine to help dilate the cervix of a woman.
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What is laminaria?
A Laminaria.
Is laminaria a seed plant?
No, its brown alga.
What form laminaria spend the remainder of its life?
Multicellular Diploid forms
What are examples of an algae?
There are many kinds of algae-Green algae like Chlorella, Desmids, Spirogyra, etc.Brown algae like Laminaria and Fucus.Red algae include Chondrus and Diatoms.
Is there more than one type of seaweed?
yes there is more than one kind of seaweed! four of the different kinds of seaweed are Ecklonia, Porphyra,Sargassum, and Laminaria plus more!
What has the author Louis D Druehl written?
Louis D. Druehl has written: 'Pacific seaweeds' -- subject(s): Marine algae, Identification, Harvesting 'On the taxonomy, distribution, and ecology of the brown algal genus Laminaria in the Northeast Pacific' -- subject(s): Marine algae, Laminariaceae
What is modifilan?
Modifilan is brown seaweed harvested by divers from the strain Laminaria japonica. It is found in the cold waters of the northern Pacific. The nutritional value of seaweed has been known for centuries, but it wasn't until after the Chernobyl incident in Russia that the unique properties of this seaweed were discovered by Russian scientists. (from eHow.com)
What are some nine letter words with 4th letter I and 5th letter N and 9th letter A?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 8 words with the pattern ---IN---A. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter I and 5th letter N and 9th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: amsinckia echinacea laminaria luminaria palinopia peninsula satinetta uncinaria
What are some nine letter words with 3rd letter M and 7th letter R and 9th letter A?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern --M---R-A. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter M and 7th letter R and 9th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: fumatoria hematuria laminaria luminaria osmeteria vomitoria
What are some nine letter words with 4th letter I and 6th letter A and 9th letter A?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 15 words with the pattern ---I-A--A. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter I and 6th letter A and 9th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: alfilaria alligarta echinacea genitalia kahikatea kahikatoa laminaria luminaria militaria palilalia perikarya sanitaria tepidaria uncinaria urticaria
Where is lodine found?
Iodine is rare in the solar system and Earth's crust ; however, iodide salts are often very soluble in water. Iodine occurs in slightly greater concentrations in seawater than in rocks, 0.05 vs. 0.04 ppm. Minerals containing iodine include caliche, found in Chile. The brown algae Laminaria and Fucus found in temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere contain 0.028-0.454 dry weight percent of iodine. Aside from tungsten, iodine is the heaviest element to be essential in living organisms.
List five ways in which algae are useful to us?
(i) kelps- obtained from brown algae, are sources of iodine and potassium.(ii)blue-green algae like ANABAENA and NOSTOC are able to fix nitrogen in the form of nitrates and thus increase the fertility of soil..(iii) an antibiotic CHLORELLIN is obtained from the algae Chlorella..(iv) red algae is used in the preparation of agar agar , which is used in jellies and ice-creams..(v)iodine is produced by the brown algae- Laminaria which occurs in sea....(vi)diatoms- obtained from green algae are used to make metal polish,porcelain, toothpaste, glass, etc........
