chroococcoid

/krɒʊkɒsaɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to Chroococcus, a genus of green algae

“The chroococcoid colonies were observed under the microscope.”

2. noun

a cell or organism that resembles Chroococcus

“The chroococcoid cells formed a thick green layer at the surface of the pond.”

Synonyms

  • algoid
  • cyanobacterial

Antonyms

  • heterotrophic
  • non-algal