blue green algae

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• blue-green algae — [blo͞o′grēn′] pl.n. any of a division (Cyanophycota) of photosynthetic monerans, microorganisms that contain a blue pigment which obscures the chlorophyll; cyanobacteria …   English World dictionary

• blue-green algae — Biol. a widely distributed group of predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms of the subkingdom Cyanophyta, resembling phototrophic bacteria, occurring singly or in colonies in diverse habitats: some species can fix atmospheric nitrogen …   Universalium

• blue-green algae — cyanobacterium cyanobacterium pl. cyanobacteria cyanobacteria [from the pigment phycocyanin.] any of a group of photosynthetic autotrophic prokaryotic microorganisms possessing characteristics of both bacteria and plants. When classed as bacteria …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• blue-green algae — melsvabakterės statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Vienaląsčiai (rutulio, ritinio, verpstės, pjautuvo formos), kolonijiniai ar daugialąsčiai (siūliški) organizmai (Cyanobacteria) – melsvai žalios bakterijos, paplitusios… …   Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

• blue-green algae — blue green alga lue green al ga pl. {blue green al gae} [from the color and resemblance to algae.] any of a group of photosynthetic microorganisms possessing characteristics of both bacteria and plants. When classed as bacteria, they are… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• blue-green algae — blue′ green al′gae n. pl. mcr any of various groups of prokaryotic microorganisms of the phylum Cyanophyta, containing chlorophyll and a blue pigment Also called cyanobacteria • Etymology: 1895–1900 …   From formal English to slang

• blue-green algae — /ˌblu grin ˈældʒi/ (say .blooh green aljee) plural noun a poisonous blue green growth resembling algae occurring in stagnant fresh water in hot weather. See cyanobacteria …   Australian English dictionary

• blue-green algae — noun predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑cyanobacteria • Derivationally related… …   Useful english dictionary

• blue-green algae — Group of prokaryotes that should now be referred to as Cyanobacteria …   Dictionary of molecular biology

• blue-green algae — Cyanobacteria …   Medical dictionary

• blue-green algae — plural noun another term for cyanobacteria …   English new terms dictionary