asterionella

noun

as·​te·​ri·​o·​nel·​la
1
capitalized : a small genus of narrowly linear diatoms (family Fragilariaceae) arranged in stellate free-floating colonies and often causing geraniumlike or fishy odors in public water supplies
2
plural -s : a diatom of the genus Asterionella

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek asterion (neuter of asterios starry) + New Latin -ella

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“Asterionella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asterionella. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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