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red alga
noun[ Cusually plural ]
uk /ˌred ˈæl.ɡə/ us /ˌred ˈæl.ɡiː/pluralred algaeuk /ˌred ˈæl.ɡiː/
one of very many kinds of algae(= very simple plants without ordinary leaves or roots that grow in or near water), including some kinds of seaweed(= sea plants):
A huge bloom of toxic red algae formed within the area.
Marine biologists said that after the rock pools were cordoned off, there was a regrowth of red algae turf on the rocks.
Agar, a natural gelling agent made from red algae, can be used as an alternative to gelatin.
Dulse is a red alga.
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