spirogyra

/spaɪ.ərˈɡaɪ.rə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of filamentous, freshwater green algae characterized by spiral or helical branching.

“Spirogyra is a type of algae found in ponds and lakes.”

Synonyms

  • filamentous algae
  • green algae

Antonyms

  • marine algae
  • multicellular organisms