Bangiophyceae
Class of algae
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Bangiophyceae is a class of red algae that includes the order Bangiales and possibly Goniotrichales.[a] In some classifications it is merged with the Florideophyceae to form the Rhodophyceae. The Bangiophyceae, as defined traditionally, are paraphyletic.[3] Their taxonomic identification has been difficult because of a lack of distinct morphological features, and the presumed morphological plasticity of the species. Molecular tools are required to elucidate the relationships within this assemblage.
| Bangiophyceae Temporal range: ~ | |
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| Porphyra umbilicalis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Clade: | Archaeplastida |
| Division: | Rhodophyta |
| Subdivision: | Eurhodophytina |
| Class: | Bangiophyceae Wettstein, 1901 |
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It is still used by some sources, and defined sensu stricto (including Bangia and Porphyra but not the species included in Florideophyceae) is considered a valid clade.[4]
Notes
- According to World Register of Marine Species, the only genus Goniotrichales contains, Goniotrichum, is currently unaccepted and instead merged into Erythrotrichia.[1] However, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continues to classify it as a valid taxon.[2]