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algae

/ælɡiː/ noun · British & US
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What does algae mean?

noun

A simple multicellular, eukaryotic organism, typically green in color, that lives in water and feeds on sunlight through photosynthesis.

Example

"The lake's algae bloom was a concern for the local ecosystem."

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