Canadian Medical Guide > Organisms > Algae > Cryptophyta Terms and Definitions
Cryptophyta
Medical Definition: | A division (some say phylum or class) of the 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. |
Also Called: | Cryptomonas |
Previously Indexed: | Algae (1975-2003) |
Cryptophyta Medical Definitions and Terms
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