desmidiaceae

Thân thiện

A single desmidiaceae cell floats in a drop of pond water under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of unicellular green algae: Desmidiaceae refers to a taxonomic family of microscopic, single-celled algae, primarily found in freshwater habitats. They are characterized by their often symmetrical, segmented cell walls and are important members of aquatic ecosystems.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The pond water sample was rich in Desmidiaceae, indicating good water quality.
  • Under the microscope, the intricate shapes of the Desmidiaceae were clearly visible.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is used in formal biological taxonomy to categorize a specific group within the order Desmidiales.
  • The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the family Desmidiaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Desmid (n): A common name for any member of the family Desmidiaceae or the order Desmidiales.
  • The desmid exhibited perfect bilateral symmetry.

Synonyms

• Unicellular algae: A general descriptive term for single-celled algal organisms.
• Planktonic algae: Algae that float in water, a category which includes many desmids.

Học thuật

Noun

1. unicellular algae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Desmidiaceae
• family Desmidiaceae