cryptomonad

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Noun cryptomonad has 1 sense

cryptomonad, cryptophyte - common in fresh and salt water appearing along the shore as algal blooms
--₁ is a kind of alga, algae
--₁ is a member of Cryptophyceae, class Cryptophyceae

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Cryptomonad

Definition:

A cryptomonad is a type of single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Cryptophyta, which includes numerous species of flagellates.

Examples:

The pond water sample contained various cryptomonads, including Cryptomonas and Rhodomonas species.
Cryptomonads are considered important primary producers in aquatic environments.
The cryptomonad's flagella allow it to propel through water and capture prey.

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