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Noun: conferva (confervae)  kón'fur-vu
  1. Any of various algae of the genus Tribonema; algae with branching filaments that form scum in still or stagnant fresh water

Derived forms: confervae

Type of: yellow-green algae

Part of: genus Conferva, genus Tribonema, Tribonema

Encyclopedia: Conferva