rapid algae bloom

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• algae — algal, adj. /al jee/, n.pl., sing. alga / geuh/. any of numerous groups of chlorophyll containing, mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms ranging from microscopic single celled forms to multicellular forms 100 ft. (30 m) or more long, distinguished… …   Universalium

• bloom — I. noun Etymology: Middle English blome lump of metal, from Old English blōma Date: before 12th century 1. a mass of wrought iron from the forge or puddling furnace 2. a bar of iron or steel hammered or rolled from an ingot II. noun Etymology:… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• bloom — bloom1 verb 1》 produce flowers; be in flower. 2》 be or become very healthy. 3》 technical coat (a lens) with a special surface layer to reduce reflection. noun 1》 a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty.     ↘the state or period of… …   English new terms dictionary

• Algal bloom — Algal blooms can present problems for ecosystems and human society An algal bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae (typically microscopic) in an aquatic system. Algal blooms may occur in freshwater as well as marine… …   Wikipedia

• water bloom — Dense aquatic accumulation of microscopic organisms produced by an abundance of nutrients in surface water coupled with adequate sunlight for photosynthesis. The microorganisms or the toxic substances they release may discolour the water, exhaust …   Universalium

• algal bloom — the rapid growth of algae on the surface of lakes, streams, or ponds; stimulated by nutrient enrichment. The water takes on a green colour. Also called water bloom …   Dictionary of ichthyology

• water bloom — algal bloom (the rapid growth of algae on the surface of lakes, streams, or ponds; stimulated by nutrient enrichment. The water takes on a green colour) …   Dictionary of ichthyology

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