Alga (Noun)
Meaning
Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Algae, such as seaweed, are incredibly diverse and can be found in almost every type of aquatic environment.
- The biologist spent years studying the effects of algal blooms on local marine ecosystems.
- Diatoms are a type of alga that are commonly found in freshwater lakes and ponds.
- The aquarium's filtration system was clogged with alga that had grown overnight.
- The pond's algal growth was a symptom of the excess nutrients in the water from fertilizers used by nearby farmers.