Tag: Laminariales

According to taxonomic classification, the order Laminariales contains approximately 30 different genera, all of which are commonly referred to as kelp. This means that while Laminaria is indeed a type of kelp, the two terms are not interchangeable, as the broader kelp category includes many other distinct genera and species.

Although often used interchangeably, and sometimes even confused for one another, bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is just one of many brown seaweeds, while the term kelp refers to a much larger order of brown algae. This common misconception is widespread due to their similar appearances and shared marine environment.