Botrydiaceae is a

family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ...

of yellow-green

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comprising 13 species in three genera. It is the only family in the order Botrydiales.

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Heterokont families Xanthophyceae {{heterokont-stub