macroalga
noun
mac·ro·al·ga
ˌma-krō-ˈal-gə 
plural macroalgae
ˌma-krō-ˈal-(ˌ)jē
: a multicellular alga (such as rockweed or kelp) that is visible to the unaided eye
The New York State Department of Conservation has also received reports of various macroalgae (seaweed) and eelgrass washing up and decomposing along Long Island's shore.—
Nicole Fuentes
Nicole Fuentes… an invasive brown macroalga that originates from Japan.—James A. Strong et al.
compare microalga
James A. Strong et al.Dictionary Entries Near macroalga
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“Macroalga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macroalga. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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