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Noun: desmid  des-mid or dez-mid
  1. Microscopic freshwater green algae characterized by symmetrical cell structure
    "Desmids are often used as indicators of water quality"

Derived forms: desmids

Type of: chlorophyte, green algae

Part of: Desmidium, genus Desmidium

Encyclopedia: Desmid