thalloid
IPA: θˈæɫɔɪd
adjective
- Of or pertaining to a thallus.
- (botany) Of a plant, alga, or fungus lacking complex organization, especially lacking distinct stems, roots, or leaves.
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Examples of "thalloid" in Sentences
- One simple thalloid liverwort is not photosynthetic.
- Most other liverworts are thalloid, with no evidence of leaves.
- Minium is a genus of thalloid alga comprising approximately 1 species.
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