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crustose

adjective

(of lichens) having a thin crusty thallus that adheres closely to the surface on which it is growing

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Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. (of lichens) having a thin crusty thallus that adheres closely to the surface on which it is growing

    “crustose lichens”

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crustose lichens
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