Rhodymeniales
plural noun
Rho·dy·me·ni·a·les
\ˌrōdəˌmēnēˈā(ˌ)lēz\
Definition of Rhodymeniales
: 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
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Origin and Etymology of rhodymeniales
New Latin, from Rhodymenia + -ales
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