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.
molecular biology, phylogeny, rhodophyta
Somali Coastal Current {Geographical scope}
Agulhas Current {Geographical scope}
Marine and Coastal {Habitat type}
Name | Role | Start | End |
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Coppejans, Eric | promotor |
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Phycology | member |
created:2011-12-14 14:18:59 UTC, source:iweto