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Ahnfeltia

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Ahn·​felt·​ia | \ (ˈ)än-¦fel-tē-ə\

Definition of Ahnfeltia

: a small genus of dark-colored cartilaginous red algae (family Gigartinaceae) with tufted stemlike branchlets

First Known Use of Ahnfeltia

1867, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Ahnfeltia

New Latin, from Nils O. Ahnfelt †1837 Swedish botanist + New Latin -ia

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