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Heterokontae

Heterokontae

9.9
A group of yellow-green algae with tiny tails of different lengths on moving cells
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛtərəˈkɒnteɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Heterocontes
  • Heterokontae are distinguished by flagella of different lengths on their motile cells.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the unique cell structure of Heterokontae in the laboratory.

  • Did you know that Heterokontae can be found in both freshwater and marine environments?

  • The pond sample contained various types of Heterokontae among other microorganisms.

  • The Heterokontae are essential for aquatic ecosystems.

  • Heterokontae are distinguished by flagella of different lengths on their motile cells.

  • Researchers studied the unique cell structure of Heterokontae in the laboratory.

  • The pond sample contained various types of Heterokontae among other microorganisms.

Synonyms

Chrysophyceae
vsHeterokontae
  • Specialized
9.9

Small yellow-green algae that live mostly in fresh water and move with uneven tail-like parts

is the broader class not limited to mostly freshwater habitats
Heterokontophyta
vsHeterokontae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of algae with two unequal tails used to move and a brown colour

is the specific class defined by unequal flagella rather than pigment grouping
Xanthophyceae
vsHeterokontae
  • Specialized
9.9

A class of yellow-green algae found mainly in fresh water that have a special color and cell structure

focuses on unequal flagella as the class feature rather than pigment differences

Surface Forms

Heterokontae singular
Heterokontae plural

Morphology

Heterokontae = Heterokonta (semi-transparent) = hetero + kont + ae

The change from 'Heterokonta' to 'Heterokontae' is a regular taxonomic/Latin pluralization and is therefore transparent.

Etymology

Heterokontae comes from the Greek parts hetero- meaning 'different' and -kont meaning 'whip-like tail' or 'flagellum'. So the name tells you their key feature: their swimming cells have two tail-like 'flagella' of different lengths, one long and one short.