Ulvophyceae (Noun)
Meaning
Alternative name for the class Chlorophyceae in some classifications.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Ulvophyceae is a class of green algae that is sometimes considered synonymous with the Chlorophyceae.
- In some classifications, the Ulvophyceae is used as an alternative name for the class Chlorophyceae.
- The Ulvophyceae is a diverse group of green algae that includes species such as sea spaghetti and mermaid's wineglass.
- Some taxonomists use the term Ulvophyceae to refer to a subset of the Chlorophyceae, while others use it as a synonym for the entire class.
- The Ulvophyceae is characterized by the presence of chlorophyll a and b, as well as other pigments that give the algae their green color.