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We entered one of these caverns to gather the confervas that were spread over the clefts and humid sides of the rock.

From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 by Humboldt, Alexander von

In a few moments the boat had glided on to a carpet of confervas and other aquatic plants, starting a few kingfishers and some snow-white herons.

From Dick Sands, the Boy Captain by Frewer, Ellen E.