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Eukaryota > Cryptophyta

Preferred term

Cryptophyta  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A class of EUKARYOTA (traditionally algae), characterized by biflagellated cells and found in both freshwater and marine environments. Pigmentation varies but only one CHLOROPLAST is present. Unique structures include a nucleomorph and ejectosomes. A genus in the family Cryptomonadaceae.

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Entry terms

  • Cryptomonads
  • txid3027
  • txid3030

In other languages

  • French

  • Cryptomonades
  • Cryptophytes
  • txid3027
  • txid3030

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-JP0V3DJJ-9

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