klədˈoʊnaɪd

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or relating to Cladonia, a genus of lichens, especially in having podetia (stems) of similar size and shape.

“The cladonioid lichens found on the tree trunks provided crucial evidence for the study on lichen diversity.”

2. noun

A lichen of the genus Cladonia.

“The researcher studied various species of cladonioid lichens, focusing on their growth patterns.”