Alga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæl.ɡə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alga is a noun meaning (biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.
Meaning
(biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.
Example Sentences
For example, the antitumour depsipeptide kahalalide F was isolated from the opisthobranch mollusc Elysia rufescens, and is used by both the mollusc and its dietary alga Bryopsis spp.
Word Forms
- algae
Synonyms for alga
Depending on context, synonyms include algae.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kelp, seaweed, stonewort, weed, wage, salary.
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