algae
Pronunciation:
/æl.ɡɪ//ˈæl.dʒi/noun
Definitions
Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.
noun
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Algal organisms viewed collectively or as a mass; algal growth.
A particular kind of algae.