bloom
A population explosion of phytoplankton such as algae.
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algal bloom
A population explosion of unicellular algae, normally resulting from an increase or excess of available nutrients.
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planktonic bloom
A visble population explosion in plankton, typically involving phytoplankton, and normally resulting from an increase or excess of available nutrients.
green water
Term used to describe water with a green-coloured, soupy appearance caused by an excess of phytoplankton in suspension, often as a result of eutrophication. Also known as an algal bloom.
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