Rhodophyceae

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Translingual

Laurencia sp.

Etymology

From rhodo- +‎ -phyceae.

Proper noun

Rhodophyceae

  1. A taxonomic class within the phylum Rhodophyta – the sole class of red algae.

Usage notes

Rhodophyceae is a class name, but is effectively synonymous with Rhodophyta — the red algae. It does not appear in all taxonomic systems. ITIS records a subdivision (i.e. subphylum) of Rhodophyta with the name Rhodophytina and synonym Rhodophyceae.

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