schizophyceous

[ skiz-uh-fahy-shuhs, -fish-uhs, skit-suh- ]

adjective

1. belonging to the Schizophyceae, a group of unicellular bluish-green algae, occurring in both salt and fresh water and often causing pollution of drinking water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of schizophyceous¹

< New Latin Schizophyce ( ae ) ( schizo-, phyco-, -eae ) + -ous