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Class of algae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bangiophyceae is a class of red algae that includes the order Bangiales and possibly Goniotrichales.[lower-alpha 1] In some classifications it is merged with the Florideophyceae to form the Rhodophyceae. The Bangiophyceae, as defined traditionally, are paraphyletic.[3] Their taxonomic identification has been difficult because of a lack of distinct morphological features, and the presumed morphological plasticity of the species. Molecular tools are required to elucidate the relationships within this assemblage.
Bangiophyceae Temporal range: ~ | |
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Porphyra umbilicalis | |
Scientific classification | |
Clade: | Archaeplastida |
Division: | Rhodophyta |
Subdivision: | Eurhodophytina |
Class: | Bangiophyceae Wettstein, 1901 |
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It is still used by some sources, and defined sensu stricto (including Bangia and Porphyra but not the species included in Florideophyceae) is considered a valid clade.[4]
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