phylum Cryptophyta
- noun
- /ˈfaɪləm ˈkrɪptəˌfaɪtə/
- Specialized
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filo Cryptophyta
- Scientists have discovered several new species in the phylum Cryptophyta inhabiting Arctic lakes.
Examples
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The phylum Cryptophyta includes organisms that are important to freshwater ecosystems.
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Members of the phylum Cryptophyta are often studied for their unique pigments.
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The phylum Cryptophyta is fascinating!
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Organisms in the phylum Cryptophyta are often found in freshwater environments.
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Scientists have discovered several new species in the phylum Cryptophyta inhabiting Arctic lakes.
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Members of the phylum Cryptophyta are often studied for their unique pigments.
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Organisms in the phylum Cryptophyta are often found in freshwater environments.
Synonyms
Small single-celled algae with a tail that live in fresh or sea water
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a compositional noun phrase: it combines the taxonomic rank 'phylum' with the taxon name 'Cryptophyta', so its meaning — the phylum to which Cryptophyta belong — is directly derivable from the constituents. Although the terms are domain-specific, the pattern (rank + taxon name) is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand it.
Etymology
The name phylum Cryptophyta may come from the Greek parts crypto and phyta, which mean 'hidden' and 'plants'. That picture of 'hidden plants' fits these tiny, often single-celled water organisms, so the name refers to this whole group.
