Rhodophyceae (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the Rhodophyta: red algae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The phylum Rhodophyta and the class Rhodophyceae are often used coextensively in describing red algae.
- Rhodophyceae is characterized by its accessory pigments, which give the red coloration that the algae display.
- Marine environments predominantly feature Rhodophyceae species due to their tolerance for varying levels of salinity.
- Several seaweed species classified as Rhodophyceae have become prominent food ingredients in multiple cultures.
- Research on Rhodophyceae has provided evidence of its symbiotic relationship with certain species of fungi and cyanobacteria.