Plural of alga
irregular plural
The plural of alga is algae.
Forms of alga
| Singular | alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | algae /ˈæl.d͡ʒi/ |
| Countable | countable |
Algae in a sentence
- A lichen is a fungus with symbiotic algae among its cells.From the entry symbiotic
- The conservation project depleted the lake of algae.From the entry deplete
- If the water stagnates, algae will grow.From the entry stagnate
- I add algicide to my aquarium to eliminate the green scum of algae that forms on the glass.From the entry algicide
- Myxophagan beetles are adapted to feed on algae.From the entry myxophagan
Meaning of alga
- noun 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.
Nouns ending in -a: plural -ae
Questions about the plural of alga
- What is the plural of alga?
- The plural of alga is algae.
- Is alga countable?
- Alga is a countable noun.
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