Charophyceae

plural noun

Char·​o·​phy·​ce·​ae

ˌkarəˈfīsēˌē,

-fis-

: a class of green algae (division Chlorophyta) coextensive with the order Charales

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Chara + -o- + -phyceae

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