chlorophyta
Definition
- Noun:
- A major division of primarily freshwater eukaryotic algae: "Chlorophyta" is the scientific name for a large group of green algae. These organisms are eukaryotic (have complex cells with a nucleus), contain chlorophyll a and b for photosynthesis, store food as starch, and have cell walls made of cellulose. This division is considered a key ancestor to land plants.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The pond water was green due to a bloom of Chlorophyta.
- Scientists study Chlorophyta to understand the evolution of plants.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: The term "Chlorophyta" is used formally to classify a specific taxonomic division within the kingdom Plantae or Protista, depending on the classification system.
- The specimen was identified as belonging to the division Chlorophyta.
Variants and Related Words
- Chlorophyte (n): An informal term for any member of the Chlorophyta division.
- The researcher collected various chlorophytes from the lake.
Synonyms
- Green algae: The common, non-scientific name for members of the Chlorophyta division.
Noun
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large division of chiefly freshwater eukaryotic algae that possess chlorophyll a and b, store food as starch, and cellulose cell walls; classes Chlorophyceae, Ulvophyceae, and Charophyceae; obviously ancestral to land plants
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