Pyropia
| Pyropia | |
|---|---|
| Pyropia nereocystis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Clade: | Archaeplastida |
| Division: | Rhodophyta |
| Class: | Bangiophyceae |
| Order: | Bangiales |
| Family: | Bangiaceae |
| Genus: | Pyropia J.Agardh 1899 |
| Type species | |
| Pyropia californica J.Agardh | |
| Species | |
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Pyropia is a genus of red algae in the family Bangiaceae. It is found around the world in intertidal zones and shallow water. The genus has folding frond-like blades which are either red, brown or green. Some Pyropia species are used to create nori, and are thus important subjects for aquaculture.