crustose

Adjective

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

crustacean decapod seafood crustaceous mollusca crustacea

Related terms

crust crusty

Examples

crustose lichens Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

crustless crustlike crustocalcin crustose thallus crustquake crusty