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blue-green algae
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cyanobacteria, blue-green algaenoun
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
Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are a type of microorganism that are often found in water. They are a type of bacteria, but they perform photosynthesis similarly to plants. They can be both freshwater and marine, or inhabit damp soil, rocks or trees. Some species are unicellular, others are filamentous and can form colonies. Blue-green algae are known for their role in creating Earth's oxygen atmosphere and their ability to fix nitrogen from the air, making it available to other organisms. However, some types are harmful algae bloom which can produce toxins that are harmful for other organisms, including humans.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of blue-green algae in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of blue-green algae in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of blue-green algae in a Sentence
Because K. brevis cannot tolerate low-salinity waters for very long, blooms usually remain in salty coastal waters and do not penetrate upper reaches of estuaries, however, other harmful algae, including cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), typically bloom in freshwater lakes and rivers.
From a preliminary look conducted in Portland, it looked like microcystis, the toxic blue-green algae, but that's totally unofficial.
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- నీలం-ఆకుపచ్చ ఆల్గేTelugu
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