phycoerythrin Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun red pigment in red algae

WordNet

Phy`co*e*ryth"rin, Phy`co*e*ryth"rine noun (Also<
  • Phycoerythrin
  • Phycoerythrine
)
Etymology
Gr. seaweed + E. erythrin, -ine.
Definitions
  1. A red coloring matter found in algæ of the subclass Florideæ.

Webster 1913