Algae definition
Examples of algae are seaweed, kelp, and red, brown and green algae.
An example of algae in the Pacific Ocean are the giant kelps which growing over 65 yards in length, forming a marine forest.
An example of algae is Alginate, made from brown algae, which is used as a thickener in many food products such as ice cream and salad dressings.
An example of algae is agar, made from red algae, which is a thickener in food products and an ingredient in time-released drugs, laxatives, shampoos and fertilizers.