thalliform

/θælˈaɪfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or related to a thallus, especially in having a simple or undivided body

“The thalliform algae grew well in the shallow water.”

2. noun

A thalliform organism or structure

“The thalliform growths on the wall were a sign of neglect.”

Synonyms

  • thalloid
  • thallus-like

Antonyms

  • complex
  • multicellular