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Chlorophyceae

Chlorophyceae

9.9
A group of bright green algae with tail-like parts that live in freshwater
  • noun
  • /klɔːrəˈfaɪsiːiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Clorofíceas
  • The results of these studies only emphasize the need for additional molecular investigations, especially those that explore morphological character evolution in Chlorophyceae.

Examples

  • Many species within Chlorophyceae can be found in freshwater environments, thriving in sunlight.

  • Azolla, a freshwater plant, is grown together with microsymbion Anabaena (chlorophyceae from family Nostocaceae).

    Academic text (1998)

  • Scientists study Chlorophyceae to better understand the role of green algae in environmental health.

Synonyms

green algae
vsChlorophyceae
3 3.0

A green living thing that grows on wet rocks, damp wood, or still water

is a specific class defined by flagella and bright green color
Ulvophyceae
vsChlorophyceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of green algae like sea lettuce that live mostly in the sea

is defined by having flagella and a bright green color from chlorophyll
chlorophyte
vsChlorophyceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A green plant that grows on wet rocks or wood and in still water

is identified by flagella and bright green color rather than habitat

Surface Forms

Chlorophyceae singular
Chlorophyceae plural

Morphology

Chlorophyceae = chloro + phyceae

A taxonomic scientific name built from Greek combining forms ('chloro-' = green, '-phyceae' = algal class suffix); this specialized formation is not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Chlorophyceae comes from Greek parts chloro- meaning 'green' and -phyceae meaning 'seaweed' or 'algae'. They are bright green and full of chlorophyll, so the name helps you remember they are green algae.