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English
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek γλοιός (gloiós).[1]
Prefix
gloeo-
- (biology) Having the character of glue; sticky.
- gloeo- + vessel → gloeovessel
- gloeo- + cystidium → gloeocystidium
Usage notes
- The prefix is particularly productive in forming names of bacterial and fungal genera.
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