algal
Like pond scum
Algal is the adjective form of algae, describing things related to or derived from these simple aquatic organisms.
An algal bloom is a rapid overgrowth of algae in water, often turning lakes or coastal areas green.
Algal growth can clog filters, while algal biofuels represent experimental energy sources.
Small still body
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- streamSteady continuous flow
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
estuary · marsh · lagoon · reservoir · waterway · brackish · stagnant · watershed
Saltwater aquatic plants
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- oceanicOf the sea
tidal · saltwater · coastal · sargassum · intertidal · pelagic · neritic · mangrove
Single-celled silica algae
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- chlorophytaPhotosynthetic organisms with dual pigments
- rhodophytaPhylum of red algae
protist · chlorella · spirulina · volvox · nori · dinoflagellate · microalgae · macroalgae
Excess nutrients depleting oxygen
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- nitratesNitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
- phosphatesSalts of a certain acid
fertilizer · runoff · enrichment · pollution · overgrowth · hypoxia · loading · excess
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- chloroplastLight-harvesting cell structure
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- sunlightRadiance from our star
oxygen · autotroph · biomass · productivity
Photosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- harmfulCausing damage or injury
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
overgrowth · seasonal · summer · discoloration · scum · mat · carpet · die-off
Fuel from organic sources
- biodieselPlant-based motor fuel
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- harvestingGathering mature crops
- bioreactorVessel for growing organisms
biomass · extraction · omega-3 · agar · supplement · nutraceutical · feedstock · aquaculture
pond
Small still body
- lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- streamSteady continuous flow
wetland · estuary · marsh · lagoon · reservoir · waterway · brackish · stagnant · watershed · riparian
seaweed
Saltwater aquatic plants
oceanic · tidal · saltwater · coastal · sargassum · intertidal · pelagic · neritic · mangrove · seagrass
diatom
Single-celled silica algae
- phytoplanktonPhotosynthetic aquatic drifters
- cyanobacteriaPhotosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
- chlorophytaPhotosynthetic organisms with dual pigments
rhodophyta · protist · chlorella · spirulina · volvox · nori · dinoflagellate · microalgae · macroalgae · filamentous
eutrophication
Excess nutrients depleting oxygen
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- nitratesNitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
phosphates · fertilizer · runoff · enrichment · pollution · overgrowth · hypoxia · loading · excess · agricultural
chlorophyll
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- chloroplastLight-harvesting cell structure
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
sunlight · oxygen · autotroph · biomass · productivity
cyanobacteria
Photosynthetic bacteria producing oxygen
proliferation · overgrowth · seasonal · summer · discoloration · scum · mat · carpet · die-off · shellfish
biofuel
Fuel from organic sources
- biodieselPlant-based motor fuel
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- harvestingGathering mature crops
bioreactor · biomass · extraction · omega-3 · agar · supplement · nutraceutical · feedstock · aquaculture
- rock texturescoarse-grained, fine-grained, grainy, gritty, massive
- blue-green algaePhotosynthetic prokaryotes in water
- toxic algaePoisonous aquatic microorganisms
- algae bloomRapid aquatic microorganism proliferation
- green algaePhotosynthetic aquatic microorganisms
- pond algaeAquatic photosynthetic organisms
- harmful algal bloomsToxic aquatic microorganism outbreaks