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Conferva
see synonyms of confervaNoun
1. conferva
any of various algae of the genus Tribonema; algae with branching filaments that form scum in still or stagnant fresh water
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Conferva
see synonyms of confervanoun plural -vae (-viː) or -vas
any of various threadlike green algae, esp any of the genus Tribonema, typically occurring in fresh water
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Conferva
see synonyms of conferva nounWord forms: plural conˈfervae (kənˈfɜrvi
; kənfʉrˈvē) or conˈfervas
Botany; Obsolete
any of various threadlike green algae, esp. a genus (Tribonema) found chiefly in fresh water
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