What is another word for yellow-green algae?
Pronunciation: [jˈɛlə͡ʊɡɹˈiːn ˈalɡiː] (IPA) 
Yellow-green algae are often found in both freshwater and marine environments. These types of algae usually thrive in areas with low light and high nutrient levels, such as in ponds and lakes. As the name suggests, yellow-green algae have a yellow-green color due to the presence of photosynthetic pigments called chlorophylls and carotenoids. Some synonyms for yellow-green algae include Xanthophyta, which is the scientific name for this group of algae. Other synonyms are Golden Algae, Brown Algae, and Diatoms, which are also types of algae that share some similarities with yellow-green algae in terms of structure and pigmentation.
