Algae

Algae

Algae refers to a large varying group of single or multicellular autotrophic organisms.

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Algae

chara

Plants; Algae

A genus of algae in the family characeae. They have a strong garlic-like odor and are an important food source for waterfowl.

nitella

Plants; Algae

A genus of algae in the family characeae. They are found in shallow to deep waters of soft water or acid lakes and bogs.

usnea

Plants; Algae

A genus of lichens containing usnic acid and mucilage. Usnea barbata has been used as an herbal medicine.

achlya

Plants; Algae

A genus of algae in the family saprolegniaceae. They are pathogens of fishes and insects.

aphanomyces

Plants; Algae

A genus of algae in the family saprolegniaceae. It causes root rot in plants and is also a pathogen of fishes.

laurencia

Plants; Algae

A genus of red algae in the family rhodomelaceae. Some species are a rich source of chlorine-and bromine-containing metabolites which show significant antibacterial activity.

plocamium

Plants; Algae

A genus of red algae, in the family plocamiaceae, found in temperate marine environments worldwide. Polyhalogenated monoterpenes of potential medicinal use have been isolated from its species.