No. 6,993 in Dutch
alg
"Alg" means "alga" or "algae" in English, referring to simple, non-flowering aquatic plants.
In a sentence
Op het strand vonden we veel groen alg op de stenen.
On the beach, we found a lot of green algae on the rocks.
Here, 'alg' is used to describe a type of plant-like organism found in water or on damp surfaces.
We moeten de alg verwijderen uit het vijverwater om de vissen gezond te houden.
We need to remove the algae from the pond water to keep the fish healthy.
In this sentence, 'alg' is used again to refer to algae, emphasizing its impact on the environment's balance.
In biologie hebben we geleerd hoe alg een belangrijke rol speelt in het ecosysteem.
In biology, we learned how algae play an important role in the ecosystem.
Here, 'alg' is discussed in an ecological or environmental science context, highlighting its significance.
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