Division Cyanophyta (Noun)
Meaning
Prokaryotic organisms sometimes considered a class or phylum or subkingdom; coextensive with the Cyanophyceae: cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Division Cyanophyta is a group of prokaryotic organisms that include various cyanobacteria.
- Due to their prokaryotic characteristics, the Division Cyanophyta is completely different from traditional eukaryotic algae.
- Researchers often classify the Division Cyanophyta as a distinct phylum due to its unique set of cyanobacteria.
- While it was once considered a subkingdom, the Division Cyanophyta has been largely reclassified by scientists in recent years.
- As the primary organisms responsible for fixed nitrogen in aquatic ecosystems, the Division Cyanophyta plays a crucial role in the global nitrogen cycle.