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Trichodesmium

Trichodesmium

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A type of blue-green algae that forms long threads and large colonies in warm ocean waters, sometimes causing algae blooms
  • noun
  • /ˌtrɪkəˈdɛsmiəm/
  • Specialized
: Trichodesmium
  • The bloom of Trichodesmium discolored the surface of the tropical sea.

Examples

  • Large colonies of Trichodesmium are sometimes visible from boats as yellowish streaks.

  • Scientists collected samples of Trichodesmium to study its ecological impact.

  • The Trichodesmium colonies are visible from space.

  • Many marine scientists study Trichodesmium for its ecological impact.

  • The Trichodesmium bloom caused the water to appear bright green in patches.

  • Researchers are investigating how Trichodesmium influences oceanic nutrient cycles.

  • In warm tropical waters, Trichodesmium forms large, visible colonies near the surface.

Surface Forms

Trichodesmium singular
Trichodesmiums plural

Etymology

Trichodesmium comes from Greek parts tricho- 'hair' and -desmium 'bundle' or 'chain'. So the name means 'hair-like chains', which helps you remember these blue-green algae form long, hair-like threads and large floating colonies in warm seas.