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  • Marine Botany
  • Phycology
  • Biodiversity Studies

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  • Geniculate coralline algae (Corallinales, Rhodophyta) are calcifying macroalgae characterized by flexible, jointed axes.
  • Existing growth form concepts are established for non-geniculate corallines, but not for geniculate forms.
  • Standardized terminology is needed for accurate ecological and taxonomic studies of geniculate corallines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt and apply the growth form concept to geniculate coralline algae.
  • To establish a standardized classification system for the external morphology of geniculate corallines.
  • To provide tools for identifying and studying these diverse marine macroalgae.

Main Methods:

  • Adapted the established growth form concept to geniculate coralline algae.
  • Defined seven distinct growth forms based on branching patterns and branch arrangement (2D/3D).
  • Developed a dichotomous key for growth form identification and provided a glossary of terms.

Main Results:

  • Proposed seven growth forms for geniculate corallines: unbranched, feather-like, fan-like, irregular, whorled, arbuscular, and plumose.
  • Illustrated each growth form with examples and discussed intergrades between them.
  • Created a dichotomous key and glossary to facilitate identification and study.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed growth form classification provides a standardized framework for geniculate coralline algae.
  • These tools will aid ecologists, taxonomists, and other researchers in studying these under-researched macroalgae.
  • The classification enhances our understanding of geniculate coralline diversity and morphology.