algal mat

noun

an accumulation of filamentous algae, either freely floating or rolling along the sea bed.

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Meanings

nounalgal mat (plural algal mats)

plural algal mats

  1. an accumulation of filamentous algae, either freely floating or rolling along the sea bed.
  2. a mass of diatoms etc. covering soft bottoms.
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