Order Fucales (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the family Fucaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Fucales is a group of brown algae that are coextensive with the family Fucaceae, which includes species such as Fucus and Ascophyllum.
- The order Fucales is characterized by the presence of a large, flat thallus and a distinctive life cycle that involves the alternation of generations.
- In the order Fucales, the gametophytes are usually isomorphic, meaning that they are morphologically similar to the sporophytes.
- The order Fucales is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with the order Laminariales, which includes the kelp species.
- The order Fucales is an important component of marine ecosystems, providing habitat and food for a variety of invertebrates and fish.