desmid
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛzmɪd/
Definition of desmid
noun
BiologyOrigin:
mid 19th century: from modern Latin Desmidium (genus name), from Greek desmos 'band, chain' (because the algae are often found united in chains or masses)
mid 19th century: from modern Latin Desmidium (genus name), from Greek desmos 'band, chain' (because the algae are often found united in chains or masses)
