Checklist of benthic marine algae of the tropical and subtropical Western Atlantic: fifth revision

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The fifth revision of M. J. Wynne's "Checklist" offers a comprehensive update on benthic marine algae in the tropical and subtropical Western Atlantic, spanning from the eastern United States to southern Brazil. It catalogs 1,707 species across various groups, including Ochrophyta, Rhodophyceae, and Chlorophyceae, with a total of 1,863 names when infraspecific taxa are included. This edition incorporates recent molecular phylogenetic studies, providing insights into classification and includes extensive notes on nomenclature, new records, and taxa.