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fucales

 

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Noun fucales has 1 sense
  1. Fucales, order Fucales - coextensive with the family Fucaceae
    --1 is a kind of animal order
    --1 is a member of Phaeophyceae, class Phaeophyceae
    --1 has members: Fucaceae, family Fucaceae; fucoid

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Fucales

Description:

Fucales is an order of brown algae, commonly known as the "rockweed" or "kelp" family. It belongs to the class Phaeophyceae and is found primarily in marine environments. Fucales are characterized by their brownish color caused by the presence of the pigment fucoxanthin.

Sense 1 - Noun:

In the study of marine biology, fucales refer to a diverse group of brown algae that inhabit rocky shores and kelp forests.

Example Sentence: The marine biologist collected several species of fucales during their research expedition.

Sense 2 - Verb:

The verb form of fucales describes the action of attaching to rock surfaces or any solid substrate in the marine environment.

Example Sentence: The seaweed securely fucales itself to the rocky seabed, providing shelter for various marine organisms.

Sense 3 - Adjective:

In the context of marine ecology, when fucales is used as an adjective, it describes something relating to or characteristic of brown algae in the order Fucales.

Example Sentence: The diver observed an ecosystem with a rich fucales presence, indicating a healthy marine environment.

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