Green Algae (Noun)
Meaning
Algae that are clear green in color; often growing on wet ricks or damp wood or the surface of stagnant water.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pond's surface was covered in a thick layer of green algae that made it difficult to see the fish swimming below.
- Green algae grew rapidly on the damp wood of the old dock, giving it a slimy texture.
- The stagnant water in the birdbath was home to a variety of microorganisms, including green algae that gave it a murky appearance.
- After a few weeks of neglect, the aquarium was overrun with green algae that clouded the water and obscured the view of the fish.
- The green algae that grew on the rocks near the waterfall created a vibrant, yet slimy, landscape.