HyperDic: fucoid

English > 2 senses of the word fucoid:
NOUNanimalfucoida fossilized cast or impression of algae of the order Fucales
animalfucoid, fucoid algaeany of various algae of the family Fucaceae
English > fucoid: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningA fossilized cast or impression of algae of the order Fucales.
Member ofFucales, order Fucalescoextensive with the family Fucaceae
BroaderfossilThe remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil
Spanishfucoideo, fucus
English > fucoid: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningAny of various algae of the family Fucaceae.
Synonymfucoid algae
Member ofFucaceae, family Fucaceaesmall family of brown algae
Broaderbrown algaealgae having the chlorophyll masked by brown and yellow pigments

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