- Source: Lithothamnion
Lithothamnion is a genus of thalloid red alga comprising 103 species. Its members are known by a number of common names. The monomerous, crustose thalli are composed of a single system of filaments which grow close to the underlying surface. Lithothamnion reproduces by means of multiporate conceptacles.
Species
The valid species currently considered to belong to this genus are:
Uses
The species Lithothamnium calcareum is, besides Tricalcium phosphate, often used as food fortification in plant-based milk substitutes to achieve a similar calcium content as a cow milk which is around 120 mg/100 ml. However, in April 2021 the European Court of Justice forbade its use in organic food products such as drinks.
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External links
Images of Lithothamnion at Algaebase
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Lithothamnion
- Lithothamnion glaciale
- Coral reef
- Coralline algae
- List of coralline algae species in the British Isles
- Red sea urchin
- Algas calcareas
- Corentin Louis Kervran
- Gontran Hamel
- Maerl
