Rhodymeniales

plural noun

Rho·​dy·​me·​ni·​a·​les

ˌrōdəˌmēnēˈā(ˌ)lēz

: an order of red algae (subclass Florideae) that resemble those of the order Ceramiales but are distinguished by having the auxiliary cell formed prior to fertilization

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Rhodymenia + -ales

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