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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > environmental science > environmental degradation > algal blooms
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > environmental science > environmental degradation > algal blooms
Preferred Term:

algal blooms

Definition:
A readily visible, high concentration of algal growth or aggregation of algae in or on the surface layer of a body of water.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
environmental degradation
Entry Terms:
  • algae blooms
  • phytoplankton blooms
  • diatom blooms
  • harmful algal blooms
  • red tides
  • brown tides
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6351
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