fucus

/'fju:kəs/

Thân thiện

A student examines a piece of fucus washed up on the beach.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of brown seaweed: "Fucus" refers to any member of the genus Fucus, a group of brown algae commonly found on rocky seashores. These seaweeds are characterized by their flat, leathery fronds (blades) and air bladders that provide buoyancy.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The scientist collected a sample of fucus to study its iodine content.
  • The shoreline was covered with various types of fucus, washed up by the tide.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to organisms within the specific genus in marine biology and phycology (the study of algae).
  • The research paper focused on the reproductive cycle of Fucus vesiculosus.

Variants and Related Words

• Fucoid (adj/n): Resembling or related to seaweed of the genus ; or a fossil of such seaweed.
  • The rock contained fucoid impressions from the ancient seabed.
• Fucaceous (adj): Belonging to or characteristic of the family Fucaceae, which includes the genus .

Synonyms

• Rockweed: A common name for various species of and similar algae that grow on rocks.
• Bladderwrack: A specific common name for , a species within the genus known for its distinctive air bladders.

Related Phrases

• Fucus extract: A substance derived from this seaweed, often used in fertilizers, cosmetics, or dietary supplements.
  • The lotion contains fucus extract for its skin-nourishing properties.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any member of the genus Fucus