TABLE 3.
Cryptophyte species with the carotenoids α-carotene and alloxanthin
| Strains | α-carotene (pg cell−1) | Alloxanthin (pg cell−1) |
|---|---|---|
| Chroomonas sp. | 6.2 | 9.8 |
| Cryptomonas acuta | 6.9 | 7 |
| Cryptomonas irregularis | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Cryptomonas ovata | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Cryptomonas curvata | 5.6 | 7.6 |
| Rhodomonas falcata | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Rhodomonas salina | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Storeatula sp. | 4.1 | 4 |
(adapted from Cunningham et al., 2018).