blue-green algae

[ bloo-green al-jee ]

plural noun

, Microbiology.

1. cyanobacteria ( def ).

blue-green algae

plural noun

1. the former name for cyanobacteria

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue-green algae¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Under certain conditions, blue-green algae can become abundant in warm, shallow, undisturbed, nutrient-rich surface waters that receive a lot of sunlight.

From BBC

The blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, is a natural part of the ecosystem but can rapidly grow under certain conditions, including warm temperatures and calm water.

From Los Angeles Times

Some volunteer river clean-up events have been postponed as, similar to some other waterways in Northern Ireland, blue-green algae has emerged.

From BBC

When BBC News NI visited Antrim Lough Shore Park on Thursday, a number of people voiced their displeasure at the blue-green algae levels.

From BBC

Last year saw the lough, the UK's largest freshwater lake, was blighted by large blooms of the potentially toxic blue-green algae.

From BBC