The word "alga" itself is a singular noun meaning a simple, non-flowering, aquatic plant. The plural form is "algae."
It's possible that you're thinking of words that are related to "algae" but don't directly use the "-alga" suffix. For example:
* Algal: This adjective describes something related to algae.
* Phycologia: The study of algae.
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