algae
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Scientists studying ancient microfossils from Brazil have discovered that structures once believed to be traces left behind by tiny animals were actually formed by communities of microscopic bacteria and algae.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
The coral microbiome includes bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and algae that live on and inside coral tissue.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
Extra nutrients lead to the growth of algae, smothering seagrass beds, blocking sunlight and depleting the water of oxygen.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The Appalachian springsnail is basically a tiny aquatic cow that mows over algae and other organic matter, sucking them up and extracting whatever nutrients it can.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
I ate algae throughout the day until my stomach could take no more.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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