Domain Eukaryota Order Gigartinales Scientific name Meristotheca Rank Genus | Division Rhodophyta Family Solieriaceae Higher classification Solieriaceae | |
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Similar Meristotheca papulosa, Red algae, Solieriaceae, Gigartinales, Jania rubens | ||
Meristotheca is a widely distributed genus of red algae some of whose species are eaten as edible seaweed. In particular, the type species, M. papulosa is a popular vegetable in Taiwan and Japan.
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