blue-green algae

American  

[bloo-green al-jee] / ˈbluˌgrin ˈæl dʒi /

plural noun

Microbiology.

1. cyanobacteria.

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blue-green algae British  

plural noun

1. the former name for cyanobacteria

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Etymology

Origin of blue-green algae

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Suspecting an environmental link, the scientists and officials considered various possible culprits, from a rare moose-borne parasite to blue-green algae blooms to Agent Orange sprayed on the province in the 1970s.

From BBC

Last year, scientists in the country announced they had launched successful trials spraying the soil with cyanobacteria, also known as "blue-green algae" -- a method that helps retain moisture and facilitate tree rooting.

From Barron's

During the warm months, Lake Erie becomes an ideal setting for cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, to grow rapidly.

From Science Daily

In recent years large blooms of potentially toxic blue-green algae in Lough Neagh – caused in large part by long-term pollution – have grabbed the headlines.

From BBC

It follows the confirmation of high levels of blue-green algae.

From BBC