Ceramium

/səˈreɪmiəm/ noun

A genus of delicate red algae with branching filaments, found in marine environments worldwide.

From Greek 'keramos' (pottery/tile), likely referring to the segmented, tile-like appearance of these algae under magnification. This scientific genus name was formalized in botanical taxonomy.

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