acrasiaceae

/æk.rəˈseɪ.ɪˌsiː.iː/

Definitions

1. noun

A family of green algae, commonly known as stoneworts.

“Some species of Acrasiaceae are found in freshwater lakes and ponds.”

2. noun

A taxonomic rank in the classification of organisms, ranking below order and above genus.

“The Acrasiaceae family belongs to the division Charophyta.”

Synonyms

  • charophytes
  • stonewort

Antonyms

  • animal
  • fungus