schizophyceous

[ skiz-uh-fahy-shuh s, -fish-uh s, skit-suh- ]
/ ˌskɪz əˈfaɪ ʃəs, -ˈfɪʃ əs, ˌskɪt sə- /

adjective

belonging to the Schizophyceae, a group of unicellular bluish-green algae, occurring in both salt and fresh water and often causing pollution of drinking water.

Origin of schizophyceous

< New Latin Schizophyce(ae) (see schizo-, phyco-, -eae) + -ous