Algae

Algae

Algae are simple, plant-like organisms found in a wide range of aquatic environments. They play a vital role in producing oxygen through photosynthesis and form the base of many aquatic food chains. Unlike higher plants, algae lack true roots, stems, or leaves and appear i...

Have you ever noticed a green, slimy layer floating on the surface of a pond? That’s pond scum—mostly made up of living organisms called algae.

They are primarily plant-like protists belonging to the kingdom Protista. Like plants, they can produce food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.

But when water is polluted with excess ...