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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

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Other words from Valoniaceae

valoniaceous \və¦lōnē¦āshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Valoniaceae

New Latin Valonia, type genus + -aceae

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