What is another word for laminariaceae?
Pronunciation: [lˈamɪnˌɑːɹɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Laminariaceae is a group of brown algae commonly found in cold, nutrient-rich ocean waters. There are several synonyms for this scientific name, including the kelp family, seaweed family, and Laminariales. Kelp is a commonly used term for members of the Laminariaceae family, as these large, leafy algae can grow up to 200 feet in length. The term seaweed is also used to describe these organisms, although some members of the Laminariaceae family have a more leathery texture compared to typical seaweed. Laminariales is a more specific synonym for the order that Laminariaceae belongs to, which includes other brown algae such as Sargassum and Fucus.
