Rhodolith beds are benthic biogenic calcareous habitats formed by the aggregation of
unattached, non-geniculate coralline algae. They have a worldwide distribution and, due to …

In this review we assess the state of knowledge for the coralline algae of the Mediterranean
Sea, a group of calcareous seaweeds imperfectly known and considered highly vulnerable …

Calcified coralline algae are ecologically important in rocky habitats in the marine photic
zone worldwide and there is growing concern that ocean acidification will severely impact …

Climate driven range shifts are driving the redistribution of marine species and threatening
the functioning and stability of marine ecosystems. For species that are the structural basis of …

Astaxanthin is a red orange xanthophyll carotenoid produced mainly by microalgae but
which can also be chemically synthesized. As demonstrated by several studies, this …

Molecular studies have revealed cryptic diversity and polyphyly in the genus Lithothamnion.
In this study we aimed to investigate the diversity and phylogeny of specimens that are …

This review article explores the state of DNA barcoding of macroalgae in the Mediterranean
Sea. Data from the Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD) were utilised in conjunction with a …

Coralline algae (Corallinophycideae) are calcifying red algae that are foundation species in
euphotic marine habitats globally. In recent years, corallines have received increasing …

Our knowledge of seaweed diversity and biogeography still largely relies on information
derived from morphological identifications, but the use of molecular tools is revealing that …

Seaweed communities are important coastal ecosystems representing good indicators of
environmental variation related to climate change and other long-term changes. Long-term …