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rhodophyta

 

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Noun rhodophyta has 1 sense
  1. Rhodophyta, division Rhodophyta - lower plants; mostly marine and littoral eukaryotic algae
    --1 is a kind of division
    --1 is a member of Protoctista, kingdom Protoctista
    --1 has members: Rhodophyceae, class Rhodophyceae; red algae

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Rhodophyta

Description:

Rhodophyta, commonly known as red algae, is a diverse group of marine plants belonging to the Kingdom Protista. They are characterized by their red or purplish color, which is due to the presence of a pigment called phycoerythrin.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A phylum of marine algae, typically found in warm coastal waters.

Example sentence: The presence of rhodophyta in this coral reef ecosystem indicates its high productivity.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to or characteristic of the phylum Rhodophyta.

Example sentence: The rhodophyta pigment gives a distinct reddish hue to the leaves of some underwater plants.

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