Rhodolith Beds: Occurrence, Diversity and Evolution
摘要
Within Rhodophyta, with nearly 7100 known living species, the Corallinophycidae deserve main attention. Besides the crustose form, the coralline red algae are responsible for the rhodolith bed formation. With five orders, these algae present a complex taxonomy and a sub-estimated richness. This chapter describes their anatomical and reproductive characters, the diversity and distribution along the Brazilian Blue Amazon.