Organisms

Cryptophyta

A class of EUKARYOTA (traditionally 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.

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Abstract

A class of EUKARYOTA (traditionally 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.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Cryptomonads
  • Cryptomonad
  • Cryptophytas
  • Cryptomonas
  • Cryptomona

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Algae (1975-2003)

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  1. B01w.206w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cryptophyta. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044785. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044785
  2. Cryptophyta. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptomonad
  3. Cryptophyta. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18668642