Division Rhodophyta Subfamily Amphiroideae Higher classification Amphiroideae Rank Genus | Family Corallinaceae Scientific name Amphiroa Phylum Rhodophyta Order Coralline algae | |
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Similar Red algae, Coralline algae, Jania, Galaxaura, Lithophyllum |
Amphiroa is a genus of thalloid red algae comprising 111 species. Specimens can reach around 30 cm in size. The thalli take a crustose form; dichotomous branches are formed. The organisms possess secondary pit connections. Amphiroa reproduces by means of conceptacles; it produces tetraspores. Its pore canals are lined with parallel filaments; the morphology of the pore canal is a key trait used to delineate species within the genus.

Species
The valid species currently considered to belong to this genus are:




References
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