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Evolutionary biogeography and systematics of the Halymeniaceae (Rhodophyta) in the western Indian Ocean
Dutch title: Evolutionaire biogeografie en systematiek van de Halymeniaceae (Rhodophyta) in de westelijke Indische Oceaan
Funder identifier: 1203601N (Other contract id)
Period: October 2003 till September 2005
Status: Completed

Thesaurus terms: Molecular biology; Phylogeny
Taxonomic term: Rhodophyta [WoRMS]
  • Universiteit Gent; Faculteit Wetenschappen; Vakgroep Biologie; Onderzoeksgroep Fycologie, more
  • Vlaamse overheid; Beleidsdomein Economie, Wetenschap en Innovatie; Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Vlaanderen (FWO), more, sponsor
The red algal family Halymeniaceae offers a good model system to the test the current classification based on morphology and anatomy by means of independent molecular markers. Additional the phylogeny will be interpreted from a biogeographic point of view to obtain a better insight in the evolution of the macroalgal benthic flora of the western Indian Ocean.