strigula

/strɪˈɡjuːlə, -luːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of lichen with a leaf-like or scale-like thallus.

“The biologist studied the different types of lichens, including the strigula, which thrive in arid environments.”

2. noun

A genus of lichens in the family Strigulaceae.

“The researchers classified the new species of lichen as a member of the genus Strigula.”

Synonyms

  • crustose
  • lichen

Antonyms

  • glossy
  • smooth