algal

al·ga

A0194900 (ăl′gə)n. pl. al·gae (-jē) Any of numerous photosynthetic organisms of aquatic or moist habitats, ranging in size from single-celled diatoms to large seaweeds such as kelp, and characterized by a lack of complex organs and tissues. Once classified within the plant kingdom, the algae are now considered to include several unrelated groups belonging to different kingdoms.

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[Latin, seaweed.]

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al′gal (ăl′gəl) adj.

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algal - of or relating to alga

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