green algae — pl.n. any of a division (Chlorophycota) of photosynthetic thallophytes in which the chlorophyll is not obscured by other pigments: a type of ALGAE … English World dictionary
green algae — green′ al′gae n. pl. mcr grass green algae of the phylum Chlorophyta, common on wet rocks, damp wood, and the surface of stagnant water … From formal English to slang
Green algae — Paraphyletic group name = Green algae regnum = Plantae includes = *Chlorophyta *Charophyta excludes = *EmbryophytaThe green algae (singular: green alga) are the large group of algae from which the embryophytes (higher plants) emerged.cite journal … Wikipedia
green algae — any grass green, chiefly freshwater algae of the phylum Chlorophyta, often growing on wet rocks, damp wood, or on the surface of stagnant water. [1900 05] * * * ▪ algae division members of the division Chlorophyta, comprising between 9,000… … Universalium
green algae — noun algae that are clear green in color; often growing on wet ricks or damp wood or the surface of stagnant water (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑chlorophyte • Hypernyms: ↑alga, ↑algae • Hyponyms: ↑sea lettuce, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
green algae — /grin ˈældʒi/ (say green aljee) noun algae belonging to the division Chlorophyta, grass green in colour …
green algae — plural noun algae which contain chlorophyll and store starch in discrete chloroplasts. [Division Chlorophyta.] … English new terms dictionary
Green algae — See Chlorophyta … Dictionary of molecular biology
green algae — noun The chlorophytes … Wiktionary
blue-green algae — Biol. a widely distributed group of predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms of the subkingdom Cyanophyta, resembling phototrophic bacteria, occurring singly or in colonies in diverse habitats: some species can fix atmospheric nitrogen … Universalium
