Associations to the word «Conferva»

Wiktionary

CONFERVA, noun. An unbranched slender green freshwater alga.

Dictionary definition

CONFERVA, noun. Any of various algae of the genus Tribonema; algae with branching filaments that form scum in still or stagnant fresh water.

Wise words

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