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  Regnum Plantae
  Divisio Rhodophyta
  Class Rhodophyceae
  Ordo Corallinales
  Familia '''Corallinaceae'''
  Subdivision Ranks Genera
  Subdivision 39 genera


Coralline algae are Red Alga e in the Family Corallinaceae characteriuzed by a thallus covered with calcareous deposits. Many are typically encrusting and rock-like, found in tropical marine waters as on Coral Reef s. Colors are most typically pink or some other shade of red, but may be purple or even gray-green. Some Echinoderms , ( Sea Stars , and Sea Urchins ) feed on coralline algae.

As a colorful component of Live Rock sold in the Marine Aquarium trade, coralline algae is desired in home aquariums for its aesthetic qualities.


SEE ALSO

  • Coralline for other organisms that resemble coral.



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