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algae

[al-jee] / ˈæl dʒi /
NOUN
rootless, leafless plants living in water
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Extra nutrients lead to the growth of algae, smothering seagrass beds, blocking sunlight and depleting the water of oxygen.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The Appalachian springsnail is basically a tiny aquatic cow that mows over algae and other organic matter, sucking them up and extracting whatever nutrients it can.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

The Plymouth Marine Laboratory has been using equipment including satellites and drones to monitor the waters, testing levels of viruses and bacteria, and looking at the numbers of different species of algae.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Associate Professor Fan said: "After years of fieldwork, we finally found several sites with the right conditions where animal fossils are preserved together with the abundant algae."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

His face was blotchy with algae, and his beard was overgrown.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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