THALLOID

thalloid

(adjective) of or relating to or resembling or consisting of a thallus

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

thalloid (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to a thallus.

(botany) Of a plant, alga, or fungus lacking complex organization, especially lacking distinct stems, roots, or leaves.

Source: Wiktionary

Thal"loid, a. Etym: [Thallus + -oid.] (Bot.)

Definition: Resembling, or consisting of, thallus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition