Class Charophyceae (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications: contains only the order Charales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The class Charophyceae is a group of green algae that are thought to be the closest relatives of land plants.
- In some classifications, the class Charophyceae contains only the order Charales, which includes the genus Chara.
- The class Charophyceae is characterized by the presence of a complex body structure and a unique life cycle.
- Some researchers consider the class Charophyceae to be a paraphyletic group, meaning that it does not include all descendants of a common ancestor.
- The class Charophyceae is often divided into several orders, including Charales, Coleochaetales, and Zygnematales.