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Answer for the clue "Red pigment in red algae ", 13 letters:
phycoerythrin

Word definitions for phycoerythrin in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Phycoerythrin (PE) is a red protein- pigment complex from the light-harvesting phycobiliprotein family, present in red algae and cryptophytes , accessory to the main chlorophyll pigments responsible for photosynthesis . Like all phycobiliproteins, it is ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. red pigment in red algae

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context protein English) A red, light-harvesting protein found in cyanobacterium, red algae and cryptomonads

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Phycoerythrin \Phy`co*e*ryth"rin\, Phycoerythrine \Phy`co*e*ryth"rine\, n. [Gr. ? seaweed + E. erythrin, -ine.] A red coloring matter found in alg[ae] of the subclass Floride[ae].