myxophyta

/mɪksəˈfaɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A division of green algae, especially of the order Chlamydomonadales and the genus Oscillatoria.

“The researcher studied the myxophyta in the freshwater lake.”

2. noun

A type of cyanobacterium.

“The scientists discovered a new species of myxophyta in the desert.”

Synonyms

  • blue-green algae
  • cyanobacteria

Antonyms

  • chlorophyta