Nemalion


Nemalion is a genus of red algae that contains approximately ten species, including N. helminthoides. Its members are known by a number of common names. It is the source of the subclass name "Nemaliophycidae".

Species

As of 2017, the species accepted taxonomically are:
  • Nemalion amoenum
  • Nemalion attenuatum
  • Nemalion cari-cariense
  • Nemalion helminthoides
  • Nemalion longicolle
  • Nemalion lubricum
  • Nemalion multifidum
  • *Nemalion multifidum subsp. monoicum
  • Nemalion perpusillum
  • ''Nemalion vermiculare''

Description

Simple multiaxial frond, with a soft and gelatinous core.

Habitat

Marine, mainly littoral.