Glossary:Algae
From Indian River Lagoon Project
algae
a simple, nonflowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms. Algae contain chlorophyll but lack true stems, roots, leaves, and vascular tissue.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: al·ga ( /ˈalɡə/ )
Example: Harmful alga blooms (HABs) in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) killed seagrass and raised concerns about detrimental effects on fish and wildlife that depend on this habitat.
