cyanophyta

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cyanophyta

A scientist examines cyanophyta under a microscope in a laboratory.

Definition
  1. 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.
cyanophyta

A scientist examines cyanophyta under a microscope in a laboratory.

Noun
  1. prokaryotic organisms sometimes considered a class or phylum or subkingdom; coextensive with the Cyanophyceae: cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

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