Alga vs Thalloid - What's the difference?
alga | thalloid |
(biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose form is very diverse; some are eukaryotic and some prokaryotic; includes the seaweeds.
Of or pertaining to a thallus.
(botany) Of a plant, alga, or fungus lacking complex organization, especially lacking distinct stems, roots, or leaves.