Alga

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-000380

Any of a large and heterogeneous group of simple, aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging from single-celled phytoplankton to large multicellular seaweeds. They lack the complex structures like true roots, stems, or leaves found in higher plants and are primary producers in many aquatic ecosystems. Their classification is based on pigmentation, cell wall composition, and storage products, with major groups including green algae (Chlorophyta), red algae (Rhodophyta), and brown algae (Phaeophyceae).

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-000380
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Chemistry and Human Health
References	PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 838 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)

Record as JSON

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  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any of a large and heterogeneous group of simple, aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging from single-celled phytoplankton to large multicellular seaweeds. They lack the complex structures like true roots, stems, or leaves found in higher plants and are primary producers in many aquatic ecosystems. Their classification is based on pigmentation, cell wall composition, and storage products, with major groups including green algae (Chlorophyta), red algae (Rhodophyta), and brown algae (Phaeophyceae).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 838 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/alga/"
}

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