Noun: fucoid 'fyoo,koyd
- Any of various algae of the family Fucaceae
"Fucoid algae are common on rocky shores in temperate regions";
- fucoid algae
- A fossilized cast or impression of algae of the order Fucales
"The geologist discovered a well-preserved fucoid in the sedimentary rock"
Derived forms: fucoids
Type of: brown algae, fossil
Part of: family Fucaceae, Fucaceae, Fucales, order Fucales
Encyclopedia: Fucoid