Cryptophyta

"Cryptophyta" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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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.

Descriptor ID

D044785

MeSH Number(s)

B01.206

Concept/Terms

Cryptophyta

Cryptomonas

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Organisms [B]
Eukaryota [B01]
Cryptophyta [B01.206]

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