Hi. I use a steamer basket and steam it on a low simmer until tender.
Is kelp an autotrophic or heterotrophic?
Kelp is autotrophic, because it makes it food from sunlight.
How much iodine in one sheet of nori?
One sheet of nori typically contains about 16 to 50 micrograms of iodine, depending on the specific type and brand of nori. This amount can vary due to factors such as the seaweed’s growth environment and processing methods. It's important to note that consuming nori can contribute to overall iodine intake, which is essential for thyroid function. However, individual iodine needs can vary, so moderation is key.
Is seaweed in the monera kingdom?
No , , sea weeds are not included in kingdom Monera but in Kingdon Protista
Seaweeds belong to three kingdoms:
Kingdom Plantae (chlorophyte, or "green" algae seaweeds),
Kingdom Plantae (rhodophyte, or "red" algae seaweeds),
Kingdom Chromista (phaeophyte, or "brown" algae seaweeds)
Kingdom Chromista (xanthophyte, or "yellow-green" algae seaweeds), and
Kingdom Bacteria (cyanophyte, or "blue-green" algae seaweeds).
What are the nonliving things in a kelp forest?
non living itams in the ocean biome could include rocks, sand, pebbles, magma etc.
Seaweed belongs to the phylum Algae, which includes a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms. Within the phylum Algae, seaweed is classified in different classes based on its characteristics and pigments. Some common classes of seaweed include Chlorophyceae (green algae), Phaeophyceae (brown algae), and Rhodophyceae (red algae).
It is the green that is found growing on aquaria. But the processing for human consumption needs special centrifuge equipment that is expensive, and not readily available. Visit www.sunchlorella.com, for a description of the manufacturing process.
Does small bacteria eat seaweed?
Certain small bacteria will in fact eat seaweed. These small bacteria will typically only eat seaweed that is dying or dead.
Technically, yes. Algin- a thickening agent for pudding, ice cream, cough syrup, floor polish, and yes, toothpaste, is produced by algae from the Phylum Pheophyta, and kelp is the common species of Pheophyta. You are brushing your teeth with 2 types of algae. One- kelp, Two- diatoms- the common species of Phylum Chrystophyta, which has a cell wall made from Silicon Dioxide(Glass), and Diatoms, when dead, form Diatomaceous clay, which is a filtering agent and abrasive, and used in toothpaste.