fucoid

• Substantivo que designa um fóssil de impressão ou molde de algas da ordem Fucales, ou qualquer uma das diversas algas pardas da família 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.

   Impressão fossilizada de algas

   • 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.

   Fucóide

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

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