Phylum Cryptophyta (Noun)
Meaning
A phylum in the kingdom Protoctista.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Phylum Cryptophyta is a group of unicellular flagellated protists found mainly in freshwater environments.
- The cell morphology of Phylum Cryptophyta is unique due to the combination of two different types of flagella and the presence of a distinctive periplast.
- Organisms in the Phylum Cryptophyta have been found to play a key role in the aquatic food web, serving as a food source for many zooplankton and invertebrates.
- Phylum Cryptophyta is commonly included in the supergroup Chromalveolata, reflecting its close relationship with other algal groups like the Heterokonts and Haptophytes.
- These cryptomonads, members of the Phylum Cryptophyta, exhibit bioluminescence, or the ability to produce light, adding to their interesting set of characteristics.