laminaria
noun
lam·i·nar·ia
ˌla-mə-ˈner-ē-ə 
plural laminarias
: any of a genus (Laminaria) or order (Laminariales) of large annual or perennial kelps that typically have an unbranched cylindrical or flattened stipe and a smooth or convoluted leathery blade (see blade entry 1 sense 2e)
laminarian
noun
plural laminarians
… many laminarians cannot reproduce at temperatures above 18-25 degrees C.
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J. A. Raven
J. A. Raven
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“Laminaria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminaria. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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laminaria
noun
lam·i·nar·ia
ˌlam-ə-ˈner-ē-ə
-ˈnar-
: any of various large kelps with an unbranched cylinder-shaped or flattened stalk and a smooth or wavy blade
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laminaria
noun
lam·i·nar·ia
ˌlam-ə-ˈner-ē-ə, -ˈnar-
: any of a genus (Laminaria) or order (Laminariales) of large annual or perennial kelps that includes some (such as Laminaria digitata) that have been used to dilate the cervix
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