How to Spell Algas?

Algae is actually the plural form of the word alga, which in Latin means, you guessed it: "seaweed." Algae isn't just something gross looking floating on the water. It's actually important in aquatic ecology because the tiny organisms that live suspended in algae are the food base for most marine food chains.

What is the correct plural of alga?

noun. al·​ga | \ ˈal-gə \ plural algae\ ˈal-​(ˌ)jē \ also algas.

What is the plural form of Axis?

noun. ax·​is | \ ˈak-səs \ plural axes\ ˈak-​ˌsēz \