5 Fun, Interesting &amp; Amazing Facts About Algae

5 Fun, Interesting & Amazing Facts About Algae

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One of the oldest lifeforms on Earth, algae is responsible for the initial oxygenation of our atmosphere around 2-3 billion years ago, triggering terrestrial life on Earth.

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Algae are the foundations of the food chain, supporting nutritional requirements for everything from coral reefs to blue whales.

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There are around 70,000 known species of algae, although researchers estimate the actual number is closer to one million!

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Algae are masters of adaptability and versatility able to survive just about anywhere with sunlight and water.

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There are more individual algae living on planet Earth than there are stars in all the galaxies of our universe.

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