Anabaena
any of the freshwater algae of the genus anabaena, commonly occurring in m-sses and often contaminating drinking water, giving it a fishy odor and taste.
noun (pl) -nas
any freshwater alga of the genus anabaena, sometimes occurring in drinking water, giving it a fishy taste and smell
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