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Calothrix

noun
Cal·​o·​thrix | \ ˈkaləˌthriks\

Definition of Calothrix

: a genus of blue-green algae (family Rivulariaceae) with free nonmucilaginous simple or falsely branched filaments

History and Etymology for Calothrix

New Latin, from calo- + -thrix

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