predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton
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blue-green algae::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cyanobacteria |
| Type of | true bacteria, eubacteria, eubacterium |
| Has types | trichodesmium, nostoc |
Examples of blue-green algae
blue-green algae
Stromatolites are fossils which show the life processes of the blue-green algae.
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The 2010 swim was postponed due to the presence of blue-green algae in the lake.
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The underside of the lichen contains a blue-green algae known as cyanobacteria.
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Cyanobacteria or blue-green algae are amongst the most important nitrogen-fixers.
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Toxins from blue-green algae can cause nausea, rashes and respiratory problems.
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Blue-green algae feed off nitrates from the air and phosphates from the water.
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Toxin-producing blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, has become a recurrent problem.
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The water was filled with a bloom of blue-green algae that gave off a rotten smell.
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Icelanders swear by the healing properties of its natural silica and blue-green algae.
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