Palmellaceae

plural noun

Pal·​mel·​la·​ce·​ae

ˌpalməˈlāsēˌē

: a family of green algae (order Volvocales) see palmella

palmellaceous

¦palmə¦lāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Palmella, type genus + -aceae

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