Organisms

Microalgae

A non-taxonomic term for unicellular microscopic algae which are found in both freshwater and marine environments. Some authors consider DIATOMS; CYANOBACTERIA; HAPTOPHYTA; and DINOFLAGELLATES as part of microalgae, even though they are not algae.

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Abstract

A non-taxonomic term for unicellular microscopic algae which are found in both freshwater and marine environments. Some authors consider DIATOMS; CYANOBACTERIA; HAPTOPHYTA; and DINOFLAGELLATES as part of microalgae, even though they are not algae.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Microphytes

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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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coordinate with specific organism if pertinent

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History Note

2011

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  1. B05.080w.500w.600w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Microalgae. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058086. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058086
  2. Microalgae. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microalgae
  3. Microalgae. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q589518