microalga

English

noun

Definitions

Any of many microscopic photosynthetic protists, often living as single cells and floating as plankton.

Etymology

Prefix from English alga.

Origin

English

alga

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Cognates and derived terms

alga English
algacidal English
algaculture English
algin English
algist English
algoid English
macroalga English
picoalga English
alga Latin
alga Irish