Fucoids

/ˈfjuːkɔɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fucoid; organisms or structures belonging to or resembling brown algae of the order Fucales.

Etymology

Plural form of fucoid, following English pluralization conventions. The singular form derives from Latin fucus with Greek -oid suffix.

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Kelp forests and rocky tide pools are dominated by fucoids—the massive brown algae that create entire underwater ecosystems, and they're surprisingly hardy organisms that can survive dramatic changes in water level and temperature.

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