Class Rhodophyceae (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the Rhodophyta: red algae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Class Rhodophyceae includes over 6,000 species of red algae, many of which are seaweeds found in marine environments.
- The phylogenetic relationships between different organisms in class Rhodophyceae have led researchers to explore co-extensive categories such as Rhodophyta.
- Some species within class Rhodophyceae have adapted to survive in freshwater environments, including certain types of algae found in lakes.
- Class Rhodophyceae is thought to have a long evolutionary history dating back millions of years, based on fossil evidence.
- Characteristics of organisms in the class Rhodophyceae include chlorophyll a and phycobiliproteins, which contribute to their distinctive red colors.