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golden–brown alga

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Definition of GOLDEN-BROWN ALGA

:  any of a division (Chrysophyta) of marine and freshwater algae (as diatoms) containing yellowish-green to golden-brown pigments that obscure the chlorophyll —called also chrysophyte, golden alga
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First Known Use of GOLDEN-BROWN ALGA

circa 1957

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