Noun: conferva (confervae) kón'fur-vu
- Any of various algae of the genus Tribonema; algae with branching filaments that form scum in still or stagnant fresh water
"Conferva can be seen as green, slimy growths in ponds"
Derived forms: confervae
Type of: yellow-green algae
Part of: genus Conferva, genus Tribonema, Tribonema
Encyclopedia: Conferva