Batrachospermum

/ˌbætrəkoʊˈspɜrməm/ noun

A genus of freshwater red algae that forms jelly-like, frog-egg-like clumps in streams and rivers.

From Greek 'batrachos' (frog) + 'sperma' (seed/sperm). Named for its resemblance to frog eggs in appearance and gelatinous texture.

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