phyco-, phyc-

The algal component of a lichen; any alga that is associated with a fungus to form a lichen.

1. The description of seaweeds.
2. A presentation of the scientific description of seaweed.

A reference to a description of seaweeds.

1. A description of seaweeds.
2. A scientific description of seaweed.

The branch of botany dealing with algae or concerned with the scientific study of algae which is also known as algology.

1. Lower fungi that are in many respects similar to algae.
2. A large, important class of parasitic or saprophytic fungi, the algal or algalike fungi.

The consumption of seaweed or algae; especially, in a food chain.

A reference to the eating of seaweed or algae.

A form of life that grows in algae-rich environments or thrives on algae: There are many organisms that eat algae, like crustaceans, zooplankton, and tadpoles and they are all termed phycophiles.