thallophytic
/ˌθæləˈfɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a group of simple plants or plant-like organisms that do not have true roots, stems, or leaves, such as algae, fungi, and lichens.
- The pond was covered with a thallophytic green slime that scientists identified as algae.
- Lichens are thallophytic organisms that often grow on rocks and tree bark.
- In biology class, we studied thallophytic plants like seaweed and mushrooms.