Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or derived from holophyta, a group of algae that contain chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.

“The holophytic algae in the ocean play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.”

2. noun

A holophyte, a plant that makes its own food using sunlight.

“In the desert, the cactus is a hardy holophyte that can survive for years without water.”