Cryptomonad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cryptomonads |
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| Rhodomonas salina | |
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Hacrobia
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Cryptophyta
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Cryptophyceae
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Order Cryptomonadales |
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The Cryptomonads (or Cryptophyta) are a phylum of algae, most of which have chloroplasts.
They are common in freshwater, and also occur in marine and brackish habitats. Each cell is around 10-50 μm in size and flattened in shape, with an anterior groove or pocket. At the edge of the pocket there are typically two slightly unequal flagella.
Some may exhibit mixotrophy, using mixed sources of energy.
Images for kids
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Cryptophytes under SEM
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Cryptophytes under light microscope
See also
In Spanish: Cryptophyta para niños
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