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algae
organism
Also known as: Phycophyta, alga, algas
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- Singular:
- alga
- Related Topics:
- dinoflagellate
- seaweed
- red algae
- green algae
- phytoplankton
Top Questions
What are algae?
What organelles do algae contain?
Are algae toxic?
What size are algae?
Why are algae important?
algae, members of a group of predominantly aquatic photosynthetic organisms of the kingdom Protista. Algae have many types of life cycles, and they range in size from microscopic Micromonas species to giant kelps that reach 60 metres (200 feet) in length. Their photosynthetic pigments are more varied than those of plants, and their cells have features not found among plants and animals. In addition to their ecological roles as oxygen producers and as the food base for almost all aquatic life, algae are economically important as a source of crude oil and as sources of food and a number of ...(100 of 8724 words)