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Lithothamnion

Genus of algae

Lithothamnion is a genus of thalloid red alga comprising 103 species. Its members are known by a number of common names.[note 1] 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-basedmilk substitutes to achieve a similar calcium content as a cow milk which is around 120 mg/100 ml.[2] However, in April 2021 the European Court of Justice forbade its use in organic food products such as drinks.[3][4][5][6]

Notes

  1. ^Recorded common names are griuán, maërl, punalevä-suku, stenhinna and maerl.

References

  • Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M.

    (2008). "Lit