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Chlorophyceae

Chlorophyceae

1 9.9
A group of bright green algae with tail-like parts that live in freshwater
  • noun
  • /klɔːrəˈfaɪsiːiː/
  • Specialized
: 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
4 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
chlorophyte
vsChlorophyceae
  • Specialized
1 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
Ulvophyceae
vsChlorophyceae
  • Specialized
1 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

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.