algae

Meanings

• Noun

  A large and diverse group of organisms that live in water and can make their own food from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and nutrients from the water.

  - "Algae are the primary producers in freshwater and marine ecosystems."
  - "Chlorophyll in algae absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis."

• Noun

  Simple plant-like organisms that live in water and can produce their own food.

  - "Phytoplankton is a type of algae that forms the base of the food chain in oceans."
  - "Algae blooms can cause water to turn green or red."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with algae
alley , gley , ley

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Variants

List of all variants of algae that leads to same result
alga , algae , algal , algas , blue-green alga , blue-green algae , blue-green algas , brown alga , brown algae , brown algas , chrysophyte , golden alga , golden algae , golden algas , golden-brown alga , golden-brown algae , golden-brown algas , green alga , green algae , green algas , red alga , red algae , red algas , yellow-green alga , yellow-green algae , yellow-green algas

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Etymology

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From Old English alge, algh, meaning 'seaweed' or 'weed' in general.

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Trivia

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1. Algae are the oldest known organisms on Earth, with fossils dating back over 3 billion years.

2. Some species of algae can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.

3. There are over 100,000 known species of algae, and new ones are discovered regularly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Photosynthesis: The process by which algae and other organisms convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.

2. Phytoplankton: A large group of microscopic algae that form the base of the food chain in aquatic ecosystems.

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Culture

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Algae have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as food sources, medicines, and in art and literature. In Japan, seaweed (a type of algae) is an essential part of the diet and is used in sushi and other dishes.

How to Memorize "algae"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a green underwater scene with algae covering the ocean floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'algae' with 'seaweed' or 'pond scum'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'A Lot Of Green Aquatic Life' to help remember the meaning of algae.

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