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An algal bloom is a rapid and noticeable increase in the amount of Algae in a body of water. Algae, sometimes called phytoplankton, are microscopic, single-celled plants that are the basis of aquaticecosystems.
Algal Blooms are Sudden spurts of algal growth, which can affect water quality adversely and indicate potentially hazardous changes in local water chemistry.
alkali lakes are also referred to as "soda lakes;" characterized by high pH (_=pH 10) and a high Concentration of salts.
An All-in, All-out production is a production system whereby animals are moved into and out of facilities in distinct groups.
Deutsch: Allel / Español: Alelo / Português: Alelo / Français: Allèle / Italiano: Allele /
Allele is the slightly different molecular form found in a particular gene.
Deutsch: Allergen / Español: Alérgeno / Português: Alergênio / Français: Allergène / Italiano: Allergene /
An Allergen is a material that, as a result of coming into contact with appropriate tissues of an animal body, induces a state of allergy or hypersensitivity; generally associated with idiosyncratic hypersensitivities.