Rhodymeniaceae

plural noun

Rho·​dy·​me·​ni·​a·​ce·​ae

ˌrōdəˌmēnēˈāsēˌē

: a family of red algae (order Rhodymeniales)

rhodymeniaceous

¦rōdəˌmēnē¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Rhodymenia, type genus + -aceae

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