Phycoerythrin
Red algae contain red pigments called phycoerythrins, which are responsible for their characteristic red color. These pigments help the algae absorb certain wavelengths of light that penetrate deeper in the water column, allowing red algae to thrive in lower light conditions compared to green algae.
Algae: Green algae, even red algae but phycoerythrin over populates it which gives the red algae its red color.
Melanin is the substance responsible for hair color. There are two types of melanin: eumelanin, which provides black or brown colors, and pheomelanin, which provides yellow or red colors. The combination and concentration of these pigments determine an individual's hair color.
Saltwater blooms are called red tides because they can give the water a reddish color due to the high concentration of algae in the water. The algae responsible for red tides often produce pigments that can give the water a red or brown tint.
Erythropoietin, which is a hormone released by the kidneys, causes the creation of red blood cells in the bone marrow. These red blood cells are created from haemopoietic stem cells.
Fire algae typically appear red or orange in color due to the presence of pigments called fucoxanthin and phycoerythrin. These pigments help the algae absorb specific wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.
The substance responsible for the yellow color of urine is urochrome, a pigment produced during the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells. The color of urine can also be affected by hydration levels and certain medications or foods.
red algae. small red plants that live in the water.
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Estuarine, marine, or fresh water algae is responsible for toxic red times. The algae accumulates rapidly in the water column discoloring the water's surface.