Chaetophoraceous

/ˌkiːtoʊfɔːˈreɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Chaetophoraceae family of algae.

Etymology

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-aceous' (meaning 'of or relating to') to Chaetophoraceae, a standard taxonomic naming convention.

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Chaetophoraceous algae can form gelatinous colonies so slimy that ancient peoples sometimes mistook them for jellyfish washed ashore, even though they're completely harmless.

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