algae

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Although fossils had previously been discovered in eastern Yunnan, they were limited to algae and did not include animal remains.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Some cichlids evolved into predators, while others specialized in feeding on algae, sifting sand, or consuming plankton.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Exxon Mobil scientists told one of the company’s top strategic-planning executives in early 2020 that the algae biofuels program was falling short of its stated goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A week later, Exxon told investors algae could become a more prolific source of biofuel in the near term than agricultural products such as sugarcane and palm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Exploring the shore revealed one extraordinary thing: the algae, and therefore the island itself, varied in height and density depending on the weather.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel