fucoid

• Nom désignant un moulage ou une empreinte fossile d'algues de l'ordre des Fucales, ou toute algue brune de la famille des Fucaceae.

A noun referring to a fossilized cast or impression of algae of the order Fucales, or any of various algae of the family Fucaceae.

1. Fossilized algae impressionC2formalscientific

   A fossilized cast or impression of algae belonging to the order Fucales, often found in sedimentary rocks.

   Fucoïde (fossile)

   • The geologist identified a fucoid in the limestone formation.
   • Fucoids are commonly used as trace fossils in paleontology.
   • The rock sample contained a well-preserved fucoid.

2. C2formalscientific

   Any of various brown algae belonging to the family Fucaceae, typically found in intertidal zones.

   Fucoïde (algue brune)

   • Fucoids are common along rocky coastlines.
   • The biologist studied the growth patterns of fucoids.
   • Fucoids play an important role in marine ecosystems.

   Synonymesfucusrockweedwrack