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Nemastomaceae

plural noun
Nem·​a·​sto·​ma·​ce·​ae | \ ˌneməstōˈmāsēˌē, nə̇ˌmas-\

Definition of Nemastomaceae

: a family of red algae (order Cryptonemiales) with cylindrical, flat, or leaflike thalli and sunken cystocarps

History and Etymology for Nemastomaceae

New Latin, from Nemastoma, type genus (from nem- + stoma) + -aceae

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