laminaria

laminaria Definition

lami·naria (lam′i ner′ē ə)

noun

any of a genus (Laminaria) of marine kelp having fluted, ribbonlike blades attached at one end to a stalk and holdfast

Etymology: ModL < L lamina: see lamina

laminaria Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

saccharina: Laminaria saccharina is the dominant kelp in the sea loughs where beds extend to a depth of less than 10m.
digitata: Fucus serratus can tolerate losing about 40 % and Laminaria digitata about 20 % .

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