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Pond scum, typically

Ross

I believe the answer is:

algae

(Other definitions for algae that I've seen before include "Water plants seen in a gale" , "Scum" , "Marine growths" , "Aquatic growths" , "Simple organisms, e.g. seaweeds" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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