A small, usually aquatic, plant which requires light to grow, often found on exposed areas of cooling towers.

A simple photosynthetic plant that usually lives in moist or aquatic environments. The bodies of algae can be unicellular or multicellular is design.

Micro-organisms, sometimes referred to as fungus, that may grow into colonies in damp environments, including on certain types of rooftops and in certain environments. Algae can discolor shingles.

(plural), 1794, from alga (singular), 1550s, from Latin alga "seaweed," which is of uncertain origin, perhaps from a PIE root meaning "to putrefy, rot."

(singular: alga) diverse group of aquatic organisms, the largest of which are seaweeds.

microscopic organisms that share many characteristics with plants, however, lacking stems, roots, and do not flower; common forms are single-celled 'green water' algae and a multi-celled 'string' algae

primarily marine organisms, single-celled or multicellular, that use chlorophyll to feed, like plants, but lack the roots, leaves, flowers, etc. of true plants.

Primitive plants usually seen in the garden in the form of green slime on paths and clay pots, green water and blanket weed in ponds.

collective name for a group of chlorophyll-containing plants, ranging in size from single cells to stems, including seaweeds and freshwater forms.

A free programming language for numerical analysis. It is most commonly used in aerospace and related fields. Algae got its start in 1989 in the Boeing Aerospace Company, now the Boeing Defense & [..]

Single- or multi-celled organisms that are commonly found in surface water, such as duckweed. They produce their own food through photosynthesis. The algae population is divided up into green algae and blue algae, of which the blue algae are very damageable to human health. Excessive algae growth may cause the water to have undesirable odours or ta [..]

A large and diverse group of simple plants that contain chlorophyll and can therefore photosynthesise.

Photosynthetic, almost exclusively aquatic, nonvascular plant-like organisms that appeared in the Precambrian and that range in size from simple unicellular forms to giant kelps.

small, often microscopic, aquatic plants in a water body

A complex and diverse group of organisms that are, for the most part, aquatic organisms that obtain energy through photosynthesis and are smaller and less complex than land plants. Algae include cyano [..]

Non-vascular photosynthetic plant-like organisms, some of which live in or on the soil. They are informally divided into groups by their dominant pigments (i.e., green, blue-green, etc.)

Simple plant organism (typically a single cell) commonly found in water.

biology - microscopic aquatic plants that contain chlorophyll

Photosynthetic, almost exclusively aquatic, nonvascular plants that appeared in the Precambrian and that range in size from simple unicellular forms to giant kelps. allele

Single- or multi-celled organisms that are commonly found in surface water, such as duckweed. They produce their own food through photosynthesis. The algae population is divided up into green algae an [..]

[noun] (plural form of alga) Mostly aquatic plantlike organisms that range in size from one cell to large multi-celled seaweed and are photosynthetic. Appears in modules:

Photosynthetic, often microscopic and planktonic, organisms occurring in marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Organisms that occur in most habitats, from marine and freshwater to desert sands, and from hot springs to snow. They vary from small, single-celled forms to complex multicellular forms, such as the giant kelps. Algae are important as primary producers of organic matter at the base of the food chain. They also provide oxygen for other aquatic life.

Simple rootless plants that grow in sunlit waters in relative proportion to the amounts of nutrients available. They are food for fish and small aquatic animals.

A dense growth of minute, single-celled plants containing chlorophyll that develops on thin or bare areas of turf in hot, humid weather when soils are saturated with moisture.

Large and heterogenous group of plants living in aquatic or damp terrestrial habitats.

Chiefly aquatic, eucaryotic one-celled or multicellular plants without true stems, roots and leaves, that are typically autotrophic, photosynthetic, and contain chlorophyll. Algae are not typically fo [..]

 Microscopic plant-like organisms that contain chlorophyll. Algae is nourished by carbon dioxide (CO2) and use sunlight to carry out photosynthesis. It can be introduced by rain or wind and grows in c [..]

Simple rootless plants that grow in sunlit waters in proportion to the amount of available nutrients. They can affect water quality adversely by lowering the dissolved oxygen in the water. They are fo [..]

Simple rootless plants that grow in sunlit waters in proportion to the amount of available nutrients. They can affect water quality adversely by lowering the dissolved oxygen in the water. They are [..]

Non-vascular (without water-conducting tissue or tubes) aquatic plants that occur as single cells, colonies, or filaments.

Simple rootless plants that grow in bodies of water in relative proportion to the amounts of nutrients available. Algal blooms reduce the amount of dissolved oxygen in lakes and rivers and can result in fish kills.

A phylum of oxygenic photosynthetic Bacteria comprised of uniCellular to multiCellular Bacteria possessing Chlorophyll a and carrying out oxygenic Photosynthesis. CyanoBacteria are the only known orga [..]

A division of predominantly marine Eukaryota, commonly known as brown algae, having Chromatophores containing carotenoid Pigments, Biological. Alginates and phlorotannins occur widely in all major ord [..]

A Family of microscopic Freshwater Eukaryota, commonly known as golden algae. They share many features with the Brown Algae but are planktonic rather than benthic. Though most are photosynthetic, they [..]

A phylum of photosynthetic Eukaryota bearing double Membrane-bound Plastids containing Chlorophyll a and b. They comprise the classical green algae, and represent over 7000 species that live in a vari [..]

Plants of the division Rhodophyta, commonly known as red algae, in which the red pigment (Phycoerythrin) predominates. However, if this pigment is destroyed, the algae can appear purple, brown, green, [..]

Simple rootless plants that grow in sunlit waters in proportion to the amount of available nutrients. They can affect water quality adversely by lowering the dissolved oxygen in the water. They are fo [..]

aquatic plants which thrive near the surface and frequently attach to rocks, pilings, and the bottoms of boats

A highly variable group of photosynthetic organisms that occur in moist soils or aquatic environments . Algae can be single-celled organisms or very large multi-celled forms like giant kelp.

A major group of polyphyletic organisms of extremely varied morphology and physiology, mostly photosynthetic, but distinguished from plants by their complex form of sexual reproduction. They are fresh [..]

Predominantly marine algae of the division Phaeophyta, having CHROMATOPHORES containing carotenoid PIGMENTS, BIOLOGICAL. ALGINATES and phlorotannins occur widely in all major orders. They are consider [..]

Microscopic fresh water algae in the family Chrysophyceae. They share many features with the BROWN ALGAE but are planktonic rather than benthic. Though most are photosynthetic, they are not considered [..]

Algae of the division Chlorophyta, in which the green pigment of CHLOROPHYLL is not masked by other pigments. Green algae have over 7000 species and live in a variety of primarily aquatic habitats. On [..]

Algae of the division Rhodophyta, in which the red pigment (PHYCOERYTHRIN) predominates. However if this pigment is destroyed, the algae can appear purple, brown, green, or yellow. Two important subst [..]

Simple rootless plants that grow in sunlit waters in relative proportion to the amounts of nutrients available. They are food for fish and small aquatic animals, and a factor in eutrophication.

Small organisms, mostly living in water, some of which are considered plants and some of which are considered protists. Many of them only have one cell. Algae is eaten by many aquatic animals. Terrest [..]

a group of plants, one-celled, colonial, or many-celled, containing chlorophyl and having no true root, stem, or leaf; found in water or damp places

A type of simple aquatic plant.

Algae are types of plant which can be very small like pinpoints floating in the sea or larger like seaweed growing on the sea bed.

A type of phototroph that grows by oxygenic photosynthesis and whose cells contain a nucleus.  There is an astonishing variety of algae that differ in many ways, but for practical purposes they can be considered microscopic plants and are found nearly in all soils, sediments and waters where there is light.

Microscopic plants containing chlorophyll that live floating or suspended in water. They also may be attached to structures, rocks, or other submerged surfaces. Excess algal growths can impart tastes [..]

A plant-like organism that grows in water and can photosynthesise. Includes pond slimes and seaweeds.

A group of microscopic, eukaryotic organisms that have chlorophyll for photosynthesis.

A small, usually aquatic, plant which requires light to grow, often found on exposed areas of cooling towers.

Algae are microscopic plants and they grow amongst the mosses and always in areas with a regular water supply

Tiny, single-celled planktonic plants. Algae, or phytoplankton, are the primary producers of food and oxygen in the Bay food web.

Microscopic forms of plant life that can inhabit a pool or spa. Some strains are free-floating; others cling to the pool or spa's surfaces. Algae spores thrive on sunlight, display a variety of colors and some strains can damage the pool's surface. Algaecide or Algicide

Algae is a seaweed full of trace elements, calcium, and magnesium. In skincare products, it helps the skin store moisture to improve elasticity.

Any of various chiefly aquatic, eukaryotic or bacterial, photosynthetic organisms, ranging in size from single-celled forms to the giant kelp. Algae were once considered to be plants but are now classified separately because they lack true roots, stems, leaves, and embryos.

Photosynthetic, almost exclusively aquatic plants of a large and diverse group, including seaweeds and their fresh-water allies. They range in size from simple unicelluar forms to giant kelps several [..]

Algae is a seaweed full of trace elements, calcium, and magnesium. In skincare products, it helps the skin store moisture to improve elasticity. Algae Extract contains polysaccharides (sugars) that act as natural humectants (helps to promote the retention of moisture in the skin); alginates (components that provide moisture and elasticity to the sk [..]

<botany> Algae represent a group of lower plants, including the Rhodophyta, (red algae), Chlorophyta (green algae), Phaeophyta (brown algae) and Chrysophyta (diatoms). They are spore-propagating plants, unicellular or undifferentiated into root, stem, and leaf. They include seaweed and many unicellular fresh water plants, most of which contai [..]

Predominantly marine algae of the division phaeophyta, having chromatophores containing carotenoid pigments. Genera include ascophyllum, fucus, eisenia, petalonia, ectocarpus. (12 Dec 1998)

Algae of the division chlorophyta, in which the green pigment of chlorophyll is not masked by other pigments. Classes include charophyceae, bryopsidophyceae, conjugatophyceae, oedogoniophyceae, chlorophyceae, and prasinophyceae. Common genera are acetabularia, chlamydomonas, chlorella, nitella, prototheca, scenedesmus, spirogyra, and volvox. (12 De [..]

Algae of the division rhodophyta, in which the pigment is predominantly red; common genera are gelidium, gracilaria, and polysiphonia. (12 Dec 1998)

Unicellular or multicellular photosynthetic eukaryotes that generally lack roots, stems, leaves, conducting vessels, and complex sex organs.

Any of a large group of mostly aquatic organisms that contain chlorophyll and other pigments and can carry on photosynthesis, but lack true roots, stems, or leaves. They range from microscopic single [..]

simple rootless plants that grow in sunlit waters in proportion to the amount of available nutrients. They can affect water quality adversely by lowering the dissolved oxygen in the water. They are [..]

Aquatic, non-flowering plants that lack roots and use light energy to convert inorganic nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus into organic matter by photosynthesis. An algal bloom can occur when excessive nutrient levels and other water conditions enable the algae to reproduce rapidly.

Rootless plants that grow in estuaries and “feed” on nutrients (such as nitrogen and phosphorus) in the water.

Organisms that are closely related to higher plants that perform photosynthesis and are commonly found in or near water, such as seaweed and pond scum.

any of a large group of simple plants that contain chlorophyll; are not divisible into roots, stems and leaves; do not produce seeds; and include the seaweeds and related freshwater and land plants.

certain kinds of plants that do not have roots or stems and usually grow in water. amphibian:

A group of simple aquatic plants capable of photosynthesis.

 primitive, non-vascular water plants consisting of a single cell or aggregation of cells. All are relatively simple photosynthetic organisms with unicellular reproductive structures. Algae occur in b [..]

Chiefly aquatic, eucaryotic one-celled or multicellular plants without true stems, roots and leaves, that are typically autotrophic, photosynthetic, and contain chlorophyll. Algae are not typically found in groundwater.

A minute fresh water plant growth which forms a scum on the surfaces of re-circulated water apparatus, interfering with fluid flow and heat transfer. Lower form of plant life, usually green and blue g [..]

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