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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D044785
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D044785
Preferred Name

Cryptophyta

Definitions
A genus in the family Cryptomonadaceae. A class of EUKARYOTA (traditionally algae), characterized by biflagellated cells and found in both freshwater and marine environments. Pigmentation varies but only one CHLOROPLAST is present. Unique structures include a nucleomorph and ejectosomes.
Synonyms
Cryptomonas
Cryptophytas
Cryptomonad
Cryptomona
Cryptomonads
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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