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golden algae

golden algae

6.9
Very small living things in water that look golden because of their colored parts
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊldən ˈælɡi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : algas doradas
  • Researchers studied the photosynthetic process in golden algae to understand their adaptability to different light conditions.

Examples

  • The distinctive pigmentation of golden algae makes them easily identifiable under a microscope.

  • The pond is filled with golden algae this summer.

  • Blooms of golden algae have caused significant fish kills in some freshwater ecosystems.

  • Scientists study golden algae for their unique pigments.

  • The golden algae bloom can affect water quality, causing harm to fish and other marine life.

  • Researchers study golden algae to better understand their role in aquatic food webs.

  • In some regions, golden algae thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters, contributing to the ecosystem.

Synonyms

yellow-green algae
vsgolden algae
  • Specialized
6.7

Small plants that live in water and look yellow-green because they have yellow pigment

is defined by carotene and xanthophyll producing a golden color rather than masking chlorophyll
Chrysophyta
vsgolden algae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mostly freshwater algae with brown or yellow colours and tiny glass shells

is a narrower group defined by specific golden pigments rather than general brown or yellow

Surface Forms

golden algae singular
golden algas plural
golden algal plural

Morphology

golden + algae

The meaning 'a type/group of algae with a golden color' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'golden' (gold-colored) with 'algae' (water organisms). This adjectival modification follows a standard, cross-linguistic compositional pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Golden algae comes from tiny water plants that look like fine gold dust under a microscope because of their yellow and orange color. So the word golden describes their color and algae means 'simple water plants', which is why the name means a group of very small algae that are 'golden' in color.