Cyanophyte (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or caused by photosynthetic bacteria of the class Cyanobacteria.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The slime on the rocks near the waterfall was a vibrant green due to the presence of cyanophyte organisms.
- Cyanophyte blooms in the lake had caused a number of fish to die off due to toxins released by the bacteria.
- The warm and shallow waters of the pond created an ideal environment for cyanophyte growth and reproduction.
- Researchers studied the effects of climate change on cyanophyte populations in freshwater ecosystems.
- The vibrant blue-green colors in the painting were inspired by the cyanophyte colonies found in certain types of algae.