Valoniaceae
plural noun
Va·lo·ni·a·ce·ae
\vəˌlōnēˈāsēˌē\
Definition of Valoniaceae
: a family of coenocytic green algae usually classed among the Siphonocladales but sometimes especially formerly among the Siphonales — see valonia
valoniaceous
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Origin and Etymology of valoniaceae
New Latin Valonia, type genus + -aceae
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