Cyanophyta
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic group of prokaryotic organisms: "Cyanophyta" refers to a major division of bacteria that obtain energy through photosynthesis. They are often considered synonymous with cyanobacteria.
- Blue-green algae: This is the common name for organisms in this group, reflecting their typical color and aquatic, plant-like appearance, though they are not true algae.
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- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: The term "Cyanophyta" is used in older or specific biological classification systems to denote a phylum. In modern systems, "Cyanobacteria" is the more precise and commonly used term.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyanobacteria (n): The modern, more precise term for this group of prokaryotic, photosynthetic organisms.
- Blue-green algae (n): The common, descriptive name for these organisms.
Synonyms
- Blue-green algae: The common, non-scientific synonym.
- Cyanobacteria: The preferred modern scientific synonym.
Related Phrases
- Cyanobacterial bloom: A rapid increase in the population of cyanobacteria in an aquatic system.
Noun
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prokaryotic organisms sometimes considered a class or phylum or subkingdom; coextensive with the Cyanophyceae: cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
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