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FLORIDEAE
A subclass of algae including all the red or purplish seaweeds; the Rhodospermeae of much authors; so called from the rosy or floridcolour of most of the species.
Origin: NL, from L. Flos, floris, a flower.
Source: Websters Vocabulary