4 Synonyms & Antonyms For ALGAE

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Definitions algae [al-jee] / ˈæl dʒi / NOUN rootless, leafless plants living in water Synonyms STRONGEST seaweed STRONG dulse kelp scum

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They develop when algae and microbial communities grow in mats across sandy seafloors.

From Science Daily

The researchers found that this fungus acts as a lethal parasite in Ostreopsis cf. ovata, a species of algae responsible for toxic blooms that can negatively affect human health.

From Science Daily

That iron would fuel blooms of microscopic algae, which absorb heat trapping carbon dioxide as they grow.

From Science Daily

Turtles swim into the mouth of the river, in the Long Beach-Seal Beach area, and then just hang out and eat algae.

From Los Angeles Times

Aside from potential health harms to humans, the tiny particles could be damaging to algae as well as crop harvests.

From The Wall Street Journal

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scum seaweed

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