Abstract
Abstract Recent taxonomic studies of the genus Laurencia sensu lato (Ceramiales, Rhodomelaceae) have resulted in the recognition of three genera within the ‘Laurencia complex’: Laurencia sensu stricto, Chondrophycus and Osmundea. A critical examination of all Mediterranean records of taxa referred to Laurencia has shown that three species of Chondrophycus, six species of Osmundea and nine species of Laurencia are present. These taxa are described and illustrated. Laurencia caduciramulosa and L. intricata are reported for the first time from the Mediterranean Sea and from Italy, respectively. A key to the Mediterranean species of the Laurencia complex is given.
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