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Search Results for: chrysophyta

Definition noun (phycology) A phylum comprised of chrysophytes (golden algae), xanthophytes (yellow-green algae), and... Read More

Algae are photosynthetic organisms that possess photosynthetic pigments such as chlorophyll. However, they lack true roots,... Read More

Plankton is a diverse group of typically microscopic, aquatic organisms suspended in the water column and rely on water... Read More

In phycology, the golden algae are algal species that are found mostly in freshwater. They are also called the chrysophytes.... Read More

A dinoflagellate is a flagellate algae characterized by their two flagella of unequal length. One of the flagella is lying... Read More

Definition noun A taxonomic kingdom in old system of classification (i.e. five kingdom scheme), comprised of species... Read More

Cyanobacteria Definition Cyanobacteria is a group of photosynthetic bacteria widely distributed in various aquatic habitats... Read More

Green Algae Definition Green algae (singular: green alga) are photosynthetic algae that are characterized by having... Read More

Definition noun (botany) The scientific study of algae (medicine) The branch of medicine that is concerned with the study... Read More

Diatom Definition A diatom is a unicellular eukaryotic alga characterized by having a siliceous covering and a symmetrical... Read More

Definition noun The scientific study of algae or seaweeds Supplement Phycology is a branch of biology that is concerned with... Read More

Definition noun (phycology) In old taxonomic classification, a phylum of the Kingdom Protista and comprised of the... Read More

Definition noun A taxonomic class comprised of the xanthophytes (yellow-green algae) Supplement Xanthophyceae is a taxonomic... Read More

Brown Algae Definition Brown algae are algal species characterized by being multicellular and having a brown or... Read More

Red Algae Definition The red algae belong to the phylum Rhodophyta, which literally was derived from the Greek word... Read More