A genus of red algae found in marine environments, known for its gelatinous texture.
From Greek gloios 'sticky or viscid' and peltis 'shield,' describing the shield-like, sticky appearance of this marine algae.
Gloiopeltis species produce agar, the same gel-like substance used in labs for growing bacteria and in kitchens for making desserts—this single seaweed is worth billions to the biotechnology industry.
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