algae
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Although fossils had previously been discovered in eastern Yunnan, they were limited to algae and did not include animal remains.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Some cichlids evolved into predators, while others specialized in feeding on algae, sifting sand, or consuming plankton.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
In outdoor settings, sugarcane and palm were more prolific than algae in the results that Exxon researchers shared with Wojnar, while corn was about on par, the internal documents show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Exxon began pursuing its algae research in 2009, about two years after first publicly acknowledging that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Exploring the shore revealed one extraordinary thing: the algae, and therefore the island itself, varied in height and density depending on the weather.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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