''Chorda'' is a genus of thalloid

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. It is the only genus in the family Chordaceae. Its members are known by a number of common names including: mermaid's fishing line, tsurumo, ruálach, , sailors' laces, sea laces, mermaids line, roccálach, ruadhálach, gemeine meersaite, bootlace weed, seatwine, , dead men's ropes, mermaid's tresses, cat gut and sea lace.

Species

The known species belonging to this genus are: *'' Chorda asiatica'' *'' Chorda borealis'' *'' Chorda filum'' *'' Chorda kikonaiensis'' *'' Chorda minuta '' *'' Chorda rigida''

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