WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

phylum pyrrophyta

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun phylum pyrrophyta has 1 sense
  1. Pyrrophyta, phylum Pyrrophyta - a division of lower plants comprising unicellular and biflagellate algae that form starchy compounds
    --1 is a kind of phylum
    --1 is a member of Monera, kingdom Monera

Definitions from the Web

Phylum Pyrrophyta

Description:

Phylum Pyrrophyta refers to a group of unicellular and multicellular organisms commonly known as fire algae or dinoflagellates. These organisms are primarily marine and are characterized by their ability to generate bioluminescence, causing water to glow with a mesmerizing blue light.

Usage:

Sense 1 (Noun):

In the classification of living organisms, Phylum Pyrrophyta represents a diverse group of marine organisms that possess both plant-like and animal-like traits.

Example Sentence: The red tides and glowing waves at the beach are caused by the presence of Phylum Pyrrophyta in the coastal waters.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

The term "Pyrrophyta" can also be used as an adjective to describe anything related to the dinoflagellates or fire algae.

Example Sentence: The Pyrrophyta bloom near the coast is attracting researchers from all over the world.

Related Products:

phylum nemertea phylum nemertina phylum phoronida phylum platyhelminthes phylum pogonophora phylum polypodiophyta phylum porifera phylum protozoa phylum pyrrophyta phylum rotifera phylum sipuncula phyol phys cal physa physalia physalis physalis alkekengi

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus