Phycoerythrin

Phycoerythrin is a pigment found in certain types of algae called red algae and cyanobacteria. It absorbs light very effectively, especially blue and green wavelengths, allowing these microorganisms to maximize photosynthesis in deeper or shaded waters. This pigment gives red algae their distinctive color and is also used in scientific applications, such as fluorescent tagging in microscopy. Phycoerythrin is highly valued in biotechnology and research because of its strong light-absorbing and fluorescent properties. It plays a crucial role in how these microorganisms thrive in their environments and offers useful tools for scientific analysis.