Chlorellaceous

/ˌklɔːrɛˈleɪʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the Chlorellaceae family of green algae.

Etymology

From Chlorellaceae + -ous (Latin suffix meaning 'having the nature of'). Standard scientific adjective formation used in biology and taxonomy.

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