Alge

Definitions of Alge
  1. noun
    primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves
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    Braunalge
    algae having the chlorophyll masked by brown and yellow pigments
    Chlorophyt, Grünalge
    algae that are clear green in color; often growing on wet ricks or damp wood or the surface of stagnant water
    Rotalge
    marine algae in which the chlorophyll is masked by a red or purplish pigment; source of agar and carrageenan
    Meersalat
    seaweed with edible translucent crinkly green fronds
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