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cyanobacteria

/saɪˌænoʊbækˈtɪəriə/ /saɪˌænoʊbaɪækˈtɪəriə/

Meanings
noun
Any of very many photosynthetic prokaryotic microorganisms, of phylum Cyanobacteria, once known as blue-green algae.

Examples :

"The pond water contained a large amount of cyanobacteria, making it look green and murky. "
organism microorganism biology environment nature plant science

Related Words

Illustration murky

murky adjective

/ˈmɜːrki/ /ˈmɜːkiː/

Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.

"The fog was so murky that I couldn't see the school bus across the street. "

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photosynthetic adjective

/ˌfoʊtoʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/ /ˌfoʊtəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/

Of, relating to, or employing photosynthesis.

"Green plants are photosynthetic organisms that convert sunlight into energy. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration microorganisms

microorganisms noun

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔːrɡənɪsm̩z/

An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

"The cud is then reswallowed and further digested by specialized microorganisms that live in the rumen."

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

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phylum noun

/ˈfaɪləm/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

"Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata."

Illustration algae

algae noun

/æl.ɡɪ/ /ˈæl.dʒi/

Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.

"The pond was green because of a large growth of algae. "

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green adjective

/ɡɹiːn/ /ɡɹin/

Having green as its color.

"The former flag of Libya is fully green."

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amount noun

/əˈmaʊnt/

The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).

"The amount of atmospheric pollution threatens a health crisis."

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water noun

/ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈwaːʈər] /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/

A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.

"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

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known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."