Ceramiaceous

/ˌsɛrəmiˈeɪʃəs/ adjective

Belonging to or resembling the Ceramiaceae family of red algae; having characteristics of these branching filamentous organisms.

From the scientific family name 'Ceramiaceae' (itself from Greek 'keramos') plus the adjectival suffix '-ous' (having the quality of). This specialized botanical term describes organisms within this algal family.

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