Chlorophyte: meaning, definitions and examples

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chlorophyte

 

[ klษ”หrษ™หŒfaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological classification

Chlorophytes are a group of green algae that are primarily characterized by their green photosynthetic pigments. They are found in various aquatic environments, both freshwater and marine systems. Chlorophytes are important contributors to aquatic ecosystems and serve as a primary producer in many ecosystems.

Synonyms

Chlorophyceae, green algae.

Examples of usage

  • Chlorophytes play a crucial role in oxygen production.
  • Many chlorophytes can be found in freshwater lakes.
  • Studies have shown that chlorophytes have various ecological impacts in marine environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "chlorophyte" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clorรณfita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเฅ‹เคฐเฅ‹เคซเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chlorophyt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klorofit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะปะพั€ะพั‚ั€ะพั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chlorofit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใƒญใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chlorophyte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clorofito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท klorofit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํด๋กœ๋กœํ”ผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ูˆุฑูˆููŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chlorofyt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chlorofyt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปฟ่—ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klorofit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรณrรณfรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะปะพั€ะพั„ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒšแƒแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klorofit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clorofito

Etymology

The term 'chlorophyte' originates from the Greek words 'chloros', meaning 'green', and 'phyton', meaning 'plant'. This reflects the color of the algae that belong to this group. Chlorophytes are considered to be one of the most primitive forms of plant life. They have been studied for their significant role in ecosystems, and their evolutionary relationships are of great interest in the field of phycology, which is the study of algae. Chlorophytes are notable for their role in the aquatic food web, providing sustenance for various marine and freshwater organisms. Over time, research has identified and classified numerous species within this group, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity in aquatic environments.