confervoid

/ˌkɒnˈfɜrvɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or relating to algae, especially green algae.

“The confervoid growth on the walls of the aquarium needed to be cleaned.”

2. noun

A plant or organism resembling algae, especially green algae.

“The confervoid organisms found in the lake were studied by the researchers.”

Synonyms

  • algaceous
  • algoid

Antonyms

  • xerophytic