Botrydiaceae is a
family
Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ...
of yellow-green
algae comprising 13 species in three genera.
It is the only family in the order Botrydiales.
References
Heterokont families
Xanthophyceae
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