Algae: meaning, definitions and examples

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algae

 

[ หˆรฆl.dส’iห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine life

Algae are simple, typically photosynthetic organisms found in various aquatic environments. They can be unicellular or multicellular and play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems as primary producers. Algae are important for oxygen production and are significant in the food web, serving as a food source for various marine organisms. There are many different types of algae, including green, brown, and red varieties, each with unique features and roles in their environments.

Synonyms

chlorophyte, phytoplankton, seaweed

Examples of usage

  • The pond was covered in green algae.
  • Algae blooms can deplete oxygen in water.
  • Some algae are used in health supplements.

Translations

Translations of the word "algae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเค•เฅเคฐเฅ€เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Algen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ganggang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดะพั€ะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ algi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่—ป้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท algues

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ algas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท algler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุญุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™asy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rasy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่—ป็ฑป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรถrf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะดั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alqa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ algas

Etymology

The word 'algae' comes from the Latin word 'alga,' which means 'seaweed' or 'marine plant.' This term has roots in classical Latin, where it was used to describe various aquatic plants. The study of algae, known as phycology, began in the 18th century, with significant contributions from scientists like Carl Linnaeus. Over time, the understanding of algae expanded, revealing their diversity and ecological significance. The term has evolved to encompass a wide range of photosynthetic organisms that are not classified as higher plants, including both freshwater and marine species.

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