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hematochrome
WordNet
hematochrome
n. a reddish coloring material found in some algae
Wikipedia
Hematochrome
Hematochrome is a yellow, orange, or (most commonly) red biological pigment present in some green algae, especially when exposed to intense light. It is a name used mainly in older literature. Hematochrome is a mixture of carotenoid pigments and their derivates.