pelvetia

/pɛlvɪˈtiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of red algae, specifically Pelvetia canaliculata, found on the rocky shores of the northern Atlantic and the eastern Pacific.

“The beachcomber collected various marine specimens, including a specimen of Pelvetia.”

Synonyms

  • alga
  • algae

Antonyms

  • plant
  • vascular