Definition of Algae

1. Noun. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.

Exact synonyms: Alga
Generic synonyms: Protoctist
Specialized synonyms: Seaweed, Golden Algae, Yellow-green Algae, Diatom, Confervoid Algae, Brown Algae, Euglenid, Euglenoid, Euglenophyte, Chlorophyte, Green Algae, Chlorella, Red Algae, Cryptomonad, Cryptophyte
Derivative terms: Algal

Definition of Algae

1. Noun. (irregular plural of alga) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Algae

1. alga [n] - See also: alga

Medical Definition of Algae

1. Algae represent a group of lower plants, including the Rhodophyta, (red algae), Chlorophyta (green algae), Phaeophyta (brown algae) and Chrysophyta (diatoms). They are spore-propagating plants, unicellular or undifferentiated into root, stem, and leaf. They include seaweed and many unicellular fresh water plants, most of which contain chlorophyll. They account for about 90% of the earth's photosynthetic activity. (22 Feb 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Algae

alfilarias
alfileria
alfilerias
alfione
alfisol
alfisols
alfoil
alforja
alforjas
alforsite
alfredo
alfresco
alfs
alga
algaculture
algae (current term)
algaecidal
algaecide
algaecides
algaes
algal
algal bloom
algal mat
algal oxidation pond
algals
algaroba
algarobas
algarobilla
algaroth
algarovilla

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