Golden algae: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Facts

Also Known As	golden-brown algae • Chrysophyceae

Photos and Videos

representative algae

Bright green algae blooms distort the surface of water.

See All Videos and Images →

Topics

Ochromonas Chrysamoeba Chrysocapsa Lagynion Chromophyta Diatom Brown algae Yellow-green algae Chloromonad