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fucaceae

 

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Noun fucaceae has 1 sense
  1. Fucaceae, family Fucaceae - small family of brown algae: gulfweeds; rockweeds
    --1 is a kind of protoctist family
    --1 is a member of Fucales, order Fucales
    --1 has members:
     fucoid, fucoid algae; rockweed; genus Fucus; Ascophyllum, genus Ascophyllum; genus Sargassum

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fucaceae

Definition: Fucaceae is a family of brown algae (Phaeophyceae). These large, multicellular seaweeds are commonly found in temperate and subarctic coastal areas.

Sense 1: As a noun (plural: fucaceae or fucaceaes), fucaceae refers to a family of brown algae that typically grow in rocky intertidal zones. They play a vital role in marine ecosystems, providing habitat and food for various marine organisms.

Example sentence: The fucaceae are known for their ability to withstand harsh wave action and create extensive underwater forests.

Sense 2: As an adjective, fucaceae describes anything related to the family Fucaceae, its characteristics, or its properties.

Example sentence: The fucaceae species exhibit a notable tolerance to high levels of salinity in seawater.

Sense 3: In a local context, fucaceae refers to specific species of brown algae belonging to the Fucaceae family that are native to a particular coastal region.

Example sentence: The local fishermen collect fucaceae to use as fertilizer in their fields.

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