Elachistaceae
plural noun
El·a·chis·ta·ce·ae
ˌeləkə̇ˈstāsēˌē
: a family of brown algae (order Ectocarpales) found on other marine algae especially of the family Fucaceae
elachistaceous adjective
¦⸗⸗⸗¦stāshəs
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Elachista, type genus (from Greek elachistē, feminine superlative of elachys small) + -aceae (in weight)