Coscinodiscaceae

plural noun

Cos·​ci·​no·​dis·​ca·​ce·​ae

ˌkäsə̇(ˌ)nōdiˈskāsēˌē

: a family of diatoms (order Centrales) having the characteristics of Coscinodiscus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Coscinodiscus, type genus + -aceae

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