Definition of Florideae. Meaning of Florideae. Synonyms of Florideae
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Definition of Florideae
Florideae Rhodosperm Rho"do*sperm, n. [Gr. "ro`don the rose + spe`rma a
seed.] (Bot.)
Any seaweed with red spores.
Note: As the name of a subclass, Rhodosperms, or
Rhodosperme[ae], is synonymous with Floride[ae]
(which see.)
Florideae Phycoerythrin Phy`co*e*ryth"rin, Phycoerythrine
Phy`co*e*ryth"rine, n. [Gr. ? seaweed + E. erythrin, -ine.]
A red coloring matter found in alg[ae] of the subclass
Floride[ae].
Florideae Florideae Flo*rid"e*[ae], n. pl. [NL., from L. flos, floris, a
flower.] (Bot.)
A subclass of alg[ae] including all the red or purplish
seaweeds; the Rhodosperme[ae] of many authors; -- so called
from the rosy or florid color of most of the species.