Minium
For the mineral, see Minium (mineral).
| Minium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Archaeplastida |
| Division: | Rhodophyta |
| Class: | Rhodophyceae |
| Subclass: | Rhodymeniophycidae |
| Order: | Rhodymeniales |
| Family: | Faucheaceae |
| Genus: | Minium R.L.Moe, 1979 |
For the pigment, see Minium (pigment).
Minium is a genus of thalloid alga comprising approximately 1 species. The thalli take a crustose form.
Species
The only species currently recognised is M. parvum.
References
- Guiry, M.D.; Guiry, G.M. (2008). "Minium". AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
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