"desmid" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɛz.mɪd/ [UK, US] Forms: desmids [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “ligature, ligament, bond”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|δεσμός||ligature, ligament, bond}} Ancient Greek δεσμός (desmós, “ligature, ligament, bond”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} desmid (plural desmids)
  1. Any of about 5000 species of mostly unicellular freshwater green algae belonging to the order Desmidiales. Categories (lifeform): Green algae Related terms: desmidian

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