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Algal vs Gonidium - What's the difference?

algal | gonidium |

As nouns the difference between algal and gonidium

is that algal is an alga while gonidium is a photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.

As an adjective algal

is pertaining to, or like, algae.

algal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Pertaining to, or like, algae.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An alga.
    • ----

    gonidium

    English

    Noun

    (gonidia)
  • (lichenology, phycology) A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.
  • (zoology) A special groove or furrow at one or both angles of the mouth of many Anthozoa.