Alga (en. Alga)

/alɡa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Aquatic plant that does not have a root system like terrestrial plants.

Algae are fundamental for oxygen production in the oceans.

Las algas son fundamentales para la producción de oxígeno en los océanos.

Any of certain eukaryotic or prokaryotic organisms that perform photosynthesis.

Unicellular algae are a key component of plankton.

Las algas unicelulares son un componente clave del plancton.

Photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic environments, both fresh and saltwater.

Marine algae are an important resource for many industries.

Las algas marinas son un recurso importante para muchas industrias.

Latin 'alga', which means 'aquatic plant'.

seaweed

Type of algae that grows in the sea.

alga marina

green algae

Algae that contain chlorophyll and are usually found in freshwater environments.

alga verde

red algae

Algae that are characterized by their color due to specific pigments.

alga roja

phytochemistry

Study of the chemical compounds produced by plants.

fitoquímica

bioindicator

Organism used to detect changes in the environment.

bioindicador

Substance that is used to refer to something that grows excessively.

This plant in the garden has become an alga; I can't control it.

Esta planta en el jardín se ha vuelto un alga, no la puedo controlar.

Person who has limited mobility or is very calm.

He's an alga; he always stays at home and doesn't go out with us.

Es un alga, siempre se queda en casa y no sale con nosotros.