noun
- Plural of fucoxanthin; yellow-brown pigments found in brown algae and diatoms that assist in photosynthesis by absorbing light energy.
Usage: technical; biology; chemistry
Examples
- Fucoxanthins are the primary accessory pigments in brown seaweed.
- Scientists study fucoxanthins to understand how marine organisms capture solar energy.
- The brown color of kelp is largely due to the presence of fucoxanthins.
- Fucoxanthins help diatoms thrive in low-light ocean environments.
- Researchers are investigating the potential health benefits of fucoxanthins extracted from algae.