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A genus of algae. The plants are composed of moniliform cells imbedded in a gelatinous substance.

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  1. n. A genus of algae. The plants are composed of moniliform cells imbedded in a gelatinous substance.
  2. n. found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies
  3. A genus of algæ. The plants are composed of moniliform cells imbedded in a gelatinous substance. Note: Nostoc commune is found on the ground, and is ordinarily not seen; but after a rain it swells up into a conspicuous jellylike mass, whish was formerly supposed to have fallen from the sky, whence the popular names, fallen star and star jelly. Also called witches' butter.
  4. A genus of algæ. The plants are composed of moniliform cellsimbedded in a gelatinous substance.
  5. n found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies