Organisms

Charophyceae

A group (or class) of aquatic plants, including the streptophyte algae, that are the closest relatives to land plants (EMBRYOPHYTA).

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Abstract

A group (or class) of aquatic plants, including the streptophyte algae, that are the closest relatives to land plants (EMBRYOPHYTA).

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Charophytes
  • Charophyte
  • Charales
  • Charophyta
  • Stoneworts

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20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011; for CHAROPHYTES and STONEWORTS use CHARACEAE 2004-2010

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Previous Indexing

  • Characeae (2003-2010)
  • Chlorophyta (1971-2003)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Charophyceae. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057946. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057946
  2. Charophyceae. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charophyta
  3. Charophyceae. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133219