What is another word for conferva?
Pronunciation: [kənfˈɜːvə] (IPA) 
Conferva is a generic term used to describe various types of algae that are typically found in freshwater. The term can be used to refer to a specific species of algae, or it can be used more broadly to describe any type of filamentous green algae. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to refer to conferva, including: Spirogyra, Oscillatoria, Nostoc, Anabaena, and Microcystis. Each of these types of algae has distinctive characteristics, and they can be found in a variety of aquatic environments. Conferva and its synonyms play important roles in many freshwater ecosystems, serving as an important food source for aquatic organisms, producing oxygen, and helping to control nutrient levels.
