usneoid

/ˈʌsnɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of calcareous algae, particularly of the genus Entocladia.

“The usneoids found in the ocean are not as diverse as those found in freshwater habitats.”

Synonyms

  • calcicolous alga
  • calcisiphonous

Antonyms

  • non-calcicolous organism
  • non-calcisiphonous