pond scum

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pond scum

Any of various freshwater algae that form a usually greenish film on the surface of stagnant water.

pond scum

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a greenish layer floating on the surface of stagnant waters, consisting of various freshwater algae

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pond scum - free-floating freshwater green algae

chlorophyte, green algae - algae that are clear green in color; often growing on wet ricks or damp wood or the surface of stagnant water

family Zygnemataceae, Zygnemataceae - pond scums: common freshwater algae forming green slimy masses

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