favellidia

/fævɛlɪˈdiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of calcareous algae, specifically a type of red algae.

“The marine biologist studied the favellidia species that were thriving in the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • calcium algae
  • red algae

Antonyms

  • green algae
  • noncalcaceous algae