Swaying

  • 131Oscillaria — Os cil*la ri*a, prop. n. [NL., fr. L. oscillare to swing.] (Bot.) A genus of dark green, or purplish black, filamentous, fresh water alg[ae], the threads of which have an automatic swaying or crawling motion. Called also {Oscillatoria}. [1913… …

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  • 132Oscillatoria — Oscillaria Os cil*la ri*a, prop. n. [NL., fr. L. oscillare to swing.] (Bot.) A genus of dark green, or purplish black, filamentous, fresh water alg[ae], the threads of which have an automatic swaying or crawling motion. Called also {Oscillatoria} …

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