Nemastomaceae

plural noun

Nem·​a·​sto·​ma·​ce·​ae

ˌneməstōˈmāsēˌē,

nə̇ˌmas-

: a family of red algae (order Cryptonemiales) with cylindrical, flat, or leaflike thalli and sunken cystocarps

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Nemastoma, type genus (from nem- + stoma) + -aceae

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