A genus of red seaweeds with a branched, fork-like structure.
From Latin furca (fork) + -ella diminutive suffix + -aria (collection), literally meaning little forks; named for the seaweed's distinctive branching appearance.
Furcellaria fastigiata is actually harvested in the Atlantic Ocean and processed into carrageenan, which makes it into your ice cream and yogurt!
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